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Hundreds of mountain runners spent the night in tents and hastily organized shelters after a long-distance race in Eng- land’s Lake District was called off Sunday because of heavy rain and flooding. About 2,500 athletes began the Original Mountain Marathon on Saturday before the 50-mile race was called off at about midday. Almost 800 people stayed overnight in shelters such as barns, while some 1,700 camped out in the hills. “The event is billed as a tough event and competitors know what they are letting themselves in for,” said Neil Talbott, who competed in the race.
