After going long on their warm-up, runners Stephanie Phillips and Avlan French set a quick pace to catch up with the group.
Ali Milbourne, of Lakewood Ranch High School's Student Government Association, helped park cars.
Royce Drennon, 17 months, was ready to "run" with his parents, Mike and Jen, not pictured.
Jack Jacobs, Michael Giampino and JoAnn Brown know each other from participating in local races.
Ivy MacLeod came out to support her mom, not pictured, and her sister, Holly, who turned 13 Nov. 18.
Erika Foster, of Lakewood Ranch, and Scott Flynn participated in the Harvest Hustle for the first time.
Gina Woodruff and Marcie Hackman found the race online at active.com.
Adam Antoszewski helped Will Murray, 10, put on his race umber.
Adam Antoszewski brought out his son, Lliam, friend Will Murray, and wife, Holly.
Suzanne Gates and Lisa Redle race together regularly.
Erin Mullane, Carolyn O’Reilly and Bethany Carr checked in guests.
From left to right are Josie Curtis, Morgan Treithick, Alexa Brutus, Jordan Conelias, Kristen Barbarito, Darby Laurvick, Oliva Conelias (front right) and Taylor Trevithick (back right).
"I just want to run," said 10-year-old Willis Elementary School student Owen Catlett, who was supported by his mom, Kathleen, left.
Myrna Stoltzfus ran with her children, Edison, 6, and Emerald, 10, and the rest of her family.
Nicholas Kelly, 6, got a lift early on in the race from his mom, Rebecca.
