

Idyllwild runner participates in Las Vegas Great Santa race
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Idyllwild local, Dawn Miller (with moustache and beard) and six family members pose after participating in Las Vegas Great Santa Run. Miller and her family (#8348 is her daughter) pushed the number of running Santas to 8,123, helping the Las Vegas charity break the world record for the most “Santas” in a 5K race. Photo courtesy of Dawn Miller

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