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After a night of celebrating Reunification, the MRE managed to pull off another event that made headlines. On February 14, 1998, residents of the new republic "invaded" Annapolis with a .05K run over the repaired Eastport Bridge. AnRegistrants awardswere ceremonygiven followedt-shirts thatwith eveningartwork designed by Cindy Fletcher-Holden, Minister of Fine Arts & Aerobics. All runners wore the same number - 21403 (Eastport's zip code). Cups of water were handed out at the halfway point.
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An awards ceremony followed that evening. Hamilton Chaney was declared the winner.
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