Local students ran in Pittsburgh Kids Marathon

By TAYLOR BROWN

Senior Reporter

tbrown@yourmvi.com

Students from across the Mon Valley took to the streets of downtown Pittsburgh last weekend to participate in a youth marathon with their teachers, friends and family. 

Students from Belle Vernon, Charleroi, Monessen, Elizabeth Forward and McKeesport joined hundreds of young people Saturday for the Chick-fil-A Pittsburgh Kids Marathon. 

The one-mile timed race is designed for children to experience a taste of the excitement, camaraderie and accompl...