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Jeff Ares Comes From Behind To Win The 27th Annual Firecracker 8K

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Gustavo Morastitla takes an early lead in the race. DANIELA DETORE

Gustavo Morastitla takes an early lead in the race. DANIELA DETORE

Gustavo Morastitla leads early on. DANIELA DETORE

Gustavo Morastitla leads early on. DANIELA DETORE

Gustavo Morastitla

Gustavo Morastitla

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and Jeff Ares run neck and neck at the two and a half mile mark. DANIELA DETORE

and Jeff Ares run neck and neck at the two and a half mile mark. DANIELA DETORE

Jeff Ares takes the lead in the 2017 Firecracker 8K. DANIELA DETORE

Jeff Ares takes the lead in the 2017 Firecracker 8K. DANIELA DETORE

Southampton residents holding out water cups to the runners. DANIELA DETORE

Southampton residents holding out water cups to the runners. DANIELA DETORE

authorDaniela Detore on Jul 2, 2017
In a battle between an experienced runner and an up-and-comer, experience won out. Marathon runner Jeff Ares, 33, of Manhattan, came from behind to defeat Gustavo Morastitla, 17, a standout... more

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