FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- When thousands of runners hit the streets for the Two Cities Marathon this weekend, 48 high school students will stand out in bright orange shirts, thanks to a program aimed at giving young athletes a chance to compete.

The Ray Knight Program, named after longtime Central Valley running coach Ray Knight, selected students through their high school coaches to receive free race entries, transportation, and new running shoes.

"For Ray Knight to support our community and our athletes, sometimes they don't have these opportunities," said Johnny Sanchez, the Roosevelt High School track coach. "For them to support us and this community, we feel really blessed."

One of the schools involved is Roosevelt High, where students will run the 5K race.

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