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Although nobody was keeping score on how fast each team completed the run, organizers said awards would be distributed for best costumes.
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The gathering marked one of the first events for the fifth annual Penticton Beer Week, which runs until Oct. 21.
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It can be found on tap locally and at select liquor stores across B.C., with proceeds set to go to the South Okanagan Similkameen SPCA.
