More than 1,000 runners, walkers and dogs participated in the day’s festivities, and many more friends and family members joined them for the fun and fitness-oriented activities in Perkins Square Park.
The event raised $10,000 for Akron Children’s social work department and a picnic for patients and families affected by cerebral palsy.
If you were there, we hope you find yourself in the large gallery below.
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- Families are the focus of the day.
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- A megaphone helps keep the day running smoothly
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- The Northern Ohio garden Railway Society is always a big hit with the kids.
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- A view of the health and fitness fair with the Kay Jewelers Pavilion in the background.
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- There appear to be no age limits on some of the running teams.
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- The Paws for a Cause dog walk gets underway
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- Doggie cam
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- The crowd streams past in the Paws for a Cause dog walk.
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- More than 100 dogs participated in the Paws for a Cause dog walk.
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- There’s no pause in these paws.
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- The start of the Paws for a Cause dog walk.
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- A runner’s best friend on this day.
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- If you look closely, a giant leaf is sneaking out of the picture.
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- Dogs of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a walk.
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- There was plenty of fun to be had for children of all abilities.
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- Each dog that participates in the walk receives a scarf.
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- Another 5K in the books.
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- Nearing the end of the one mile fun run/walk.
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- A medal waits for each participant in the one mile run/walk.
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- The spoils of victory!
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- The run/walk always features a ninja or two.
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- The finish line celebration begins.
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- It was a perfect day for those with both two and four legs.
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- This is for me?
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- Kids helping kids and the kids run.
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- Not everybody needs to run to have fun.
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- Some of the characters had four paws.
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- Peace, love, sunshine and bubbles.
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- Cyndi Ott paints another satisfied customer.
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- Hospital president and CEO Bill Considine is joined by his wife Becky for the run/walk.
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- Although yellow was this year’s shirt color, a few vintage shirts made an appearance.
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- More than 500 participated in the run/walk.
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- Somebody just looks that good.
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- The crowd continues streaming past at the start of the run/walk.
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- The one-mile run/walk goes pretty quick for some.
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- And they’re off at the fun run/walk!
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- Dr. Patrick Riley and company prepare to cheer on family and friends.
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- A quick pic before the start of the run/walk.
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- Lined up for the start of the one-mile fun run/walk.
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- Looks like someone is tickled by Elmo.
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- The Northern Ohio Railway Society makes it’s annual visit.
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- Dr. Joel Davidson and family.
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- A happy group at the health and fitness fair.
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- It was a fun day to see all things big and really, really small.
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- Some dogs may have had a little help.
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- One of several patient/family teams taking part in the day’s festivities.
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- The Kids Are Number One Run is an annual event for many families.
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- Teaming up to help Akron Children’s Hospital
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- Takisha Willis finishes the 5K.
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- At 72 years young, Judith White was the oldest finisher in the 5K.
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- Stacey Krautheim heads down the stretch in the 5K.
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- Kris Worrell finishes strong.
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- Paige Smith nears the finish of the 5K.
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- Caroline Bird receives a little support near the finish.
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- Pat Huth is still smiling at the finish.
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- Kimberly Newbauer guides her daughter Morgan into the finish.
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- Rishikesh Nallasani approaches the finish chute.
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- Is she still waiting for someone?
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- Abigail Mix is working hard.
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- Tamela Paone is nearly done.
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- Lynette Hunt is striding in.
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- Melodie Briand guides her little one to the finish.
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- Kristina Higgins (L) and Kathleen Cody wave to the crowd.
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- Kristina Higgins (L) and Kathleen Cody are all smiles at the finish.
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- (L-R) Hannah Wamser, Brooke Knapp, and Lorraine Licata form a speedy trio.
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- Frank Pantuso, 73, is the oldest finisher in the 5K.
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- Checking out the photo finish.
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- The race must seem like a blur to this finisher.
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- A young finisher flies down the chute.
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- A little traveling music helps the miles pass by.
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