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PHOTO GALLERY: 1-Mile Fun Run


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 4:00 a.m. June 14, 2011
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PHOTO GALLERY: 1-Mile Fun Run
Some of the over 300 participants leave the starting line in a frenzy during the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Some of the over 300 participants leave the starting line in a frenzy during the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Megan, 7, and Daniel, 10, Keim
Megan, 7, and Daniel, 10, Keim
Tim Kuehn, 6, from Germany, shows off his Kids' Summer Beach Runs ticket prior to being in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. Once a participant completes four of the ten runs they receive a t-shirt.
Tim Kuehn, 6, from Germany, shows off his Kids' Summer Beach Runs ticket prior to being in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. Once a participant completes four of the ten runs they receive a t-shirt.
Logan, 8, Kaden, 5, Amy and Errin Tribble
Logan, 8, Kaden, 5, Amy and Errin Tribble
Chloe Johnson, 5, Emily Freed, 8, Emma Johnson, 9, Erika Smith, 7 and Grace Johnson, 7, pose after doing a cheer before the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Chloe Johnson, 5, Emily Freed, 8, Emma Johnson, 9, Erika Smith, 7 and Grace Johnson, 7, pose after doing a cheer before the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Huntar, 6, and Dakota, 8, Salem pose together before running in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Huntar, 6, and Dakota, 8, Salem pose together before running in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Participants get ready to run in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Participants get ready to run in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Maura Ryan stretches out before the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Maura Ryan stretches out before the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Dan Pollock,
Dan Pollock, "the voice of the summer beach runs", gives the 5 minute warning before the start of the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Participants get ready to run in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Participants get ready to run in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Over 300 people participated in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Over 300 people participated in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Zack Summerall, 16, was the first guy to cross the finish line in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Zack Summerall, 16, was the first guy to cross the finish line in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Dakota Salem, 8, was the first girl to cross the finish line in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Dakota Salem, 8, was the first girl to cross the finish line in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Participants in the 1-mile fun run cross the finish line Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. Each participant got a ribbon and a freeze pop.
Participants in the 1-mile fun run cross the finish line Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach. Each participant got a ribbon and a freeze pop.
George, 9, and Sarah, 10, Harding enjoy their freeze pops after running in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
George, 9, and Sarah, 10, Harding enjoy their freeze pops after running in the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Tanya Marvin, Matthew Chapman, 14,  and Nicole Chapman enjoy their freeze pops after finishing the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
Tanya Marvin, Matthew Chapman, 14, and Nicole Chapman enjoy their freeze pops after finishing the 1-mile fun run Tuesday, June 14 on Siesta Key Beach.

 

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