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Sunday July 20, 2014

The Fasting 5K: No Food, No Water, No Problem For Muslim Runners

Runners form a human bridge at the finish line to cheer fellow racers. Participants completed a 3-mile loop around the National Mall — without food or water since sunrise. Rund Abdelfatah/NPR hide caption

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The Fasting 5K: No Food, No Water, No Problem For Muslim Runners

July 20, 2014 • It might sound crazy to run while fasting, but runners in five U.S. cities joined the Fasting 5K, held during Ramadan, to share their commitment to their faith.