CLARKS SUMMIT — A total of 37 runners and walkers participated in Abington Christian Academy’s Third Annual 5K Run at Summit University on Saturday, Aug. 15. The first runner to cross the finish line was JJ Malach, followed a short time later by his father John Malach. Coming in third was Doug Powell.

JJ Malach crosses the finish line, winning first place out of 37 runners and walkers in the 5K.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web1_ABJ-ACA-5K-1.jpg.optimal.jpgJJ Malach crosses the finish line, winning first place out of 37 runners and walkers in the 5K. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

From left, John Malach, second place; JJ Malach, first place; and Doug Powell, third place, gather behind the finish line at Summit University.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web1_ABJ-ACA-5K-2.jpg.optimal.jpgFrom left, John Malach, second place; JJ Malach, first place; and Doug Powell, third place, gather behind the finish line at Summit University. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Metals await the winners in Abington Christian Academy’s Third Annual 5K, held Aug. 15 at Summit University.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/web1_ABJ-ACA-5K-3.jpg.optimal.jpgMetals await the winners in Abington Christian Academy’s Third Annual 5K, held Aug. 15 at Summit University. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

By Elizabeth Baumeister

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