Students mark marathon by running their own in bits

CHAMPAIGN – Kids don't have to be told to run. They're just naturally antsy.

But a marathon? That's another story.

With thousands of marathoners set to run past their school Saturday, Westview Elementary students decided to join the fun. Lap by lap, they're running their own "marathon" in a school-wide fitness campaign.

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