PHOTO GALLERY: C.A.R.E. Be Aware Autism 5K run

Twelve-year-old twin sisters Jordan and Taylor Augustyniak were both hoping to break the 20-minute mark.

Parrish residents Jeff and Marcia King formed Team Sebastian in support of their three-year-old son Sebastian, who attends Pinnacle Academy.

Monica Swayne, Christina Swayne, Natalie Sherk, Amanda Barsel and Jennifer Comer were looking forward to running their first 5K as a group.

Bradenton resident Kerry Walsh adjusts her nine-year-old son Hunter’s race bib before the start of the 5K run.

Sisters Danielle Winkler and Megan Bommarito came out to run with Comcast, which sponsored the event.

Thirteen-year-old Rogers Knopik used to attend the same school as Johnnie Luvavali’s son, not pictured.

The Sarasota Young Voices sang the “Star Spangled Banner” before participating in the race.

Kapi Whitfield ran with her 12-year-old daughter Chasten while her five-year-old son Caden did the one-mile fun walk with family friend Windy Labas.

Kathleen Mitchell, Amber Raney and Maureen Thomas came out to show their support for a good cause.