Waco Independent School District is hosting an event to mark the beginning of the back-to-school season. The event is a 5K run, and it is the second annual occurrence of this particular activity. It is themed as a Superhero 5K, indicating a focus on superheroes. Further details about the event can be found through local news source KWTX, which reported on the event.
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