Second Annual Flyers Charity Classic Gets Underway In South Philly

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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The second annual Flyers Charity Classic kicked off Sunday morning at xFinity Live!

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Organizers say nearly 2000 people, including Flyers alumni, participated in the races.

Participants could choose from a 100K, 50K, 10K, and 5K.

Some of the routes passed through the Navy Yard and pass City Hall and down Martin Luther King Drive.

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Assistant Coach Ian Laperriere, who led the race, says he is proud of the organization as it raises a lot of money for charity.

All of the money raised will benefit the Philadelphia Flyers charities.

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