Photos by Paul Michaud of Western New Mexico University's 51st running of the Great Race on April 21, 2018
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The first race is about to start.
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Annnnnnd we're off!
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Many unique "boxcars" participated.
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A new set of racers at the starting line.
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More racers
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The inflatable obstacle course finishes with a slide
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The Party Krashers are ready for the challenge
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At the starting line, from left Party Krashers, Cs get degrees, Lil' Rascals and Plan B
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Balloon release
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Plan B is first to start, with a 15-second stagger between starts. The fastest time wins
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Lil' Rascals are on the course
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Flag Boy Jackson Wolf assists the starter as Cs get degrees rolls out.
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The Party Krashers get underway
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The Party Krashers navigate the mud pit
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Plan B at the finish line
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The Lil' Rascals survive the race and finish second.
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Cs get degrees team finishes in third place
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"Maybe we shouldn't have crashed that last party."
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Alumni at the finish
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"We are the best." The alumni team claims victory in their race.
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The WNMU Alumni Team members and their trophy
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Cs get degrees team photo
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Party Krashers team photo
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Plan B, winners of Great Race 51 and the Spirit award
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