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PHOTOS: Runners begin the 168-mile Highlands Challenge in Hackettstown

Local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J. Bob Karp/Staff Photographer.
Local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J. Bob Karp/Staff Photographer.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker lead local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J.
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker lead local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer
Local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J.
Local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer
Local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J.
Local running group, the Salt Shakers, beginning their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015. Hackettstown, N.J.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker, r, and runners from the Salt Shakers, begin their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015.
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker, r, and runners from the Salt Shakers, begin their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker, r, and runners from the Salt Shakers, begin their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015.
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker, r, and runners from the Salt Shakers, begin their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker, r, and runners from the Salt Shakers, begin their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015.
Rob Davidson and his dog Tucker, r, and runners from the Salt Shakers, begin their 'Highlands Challenge' as they take off on their inaugural run at Stephens State Park in Hackettstown, the group is running the 168-mile Morris/Sussex trail piece by piece throughout the winter. January 10, 2015.
Bob Karp/Staff Photographer