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PHOTO GALLERY: Run for the Music 5K


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. May 10, 2014
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PHOTO GALLERY: Run for the Music 5K
Girls Inc. participants shout a cheer before the run.
Girls Inc. participants shout a cheer before the run.
Abby and Brittany Thayer prepare for the race.
Abby and Brittany Thayer prepare for the race.
Lutz Hoffmann runs with Otto.
Lutz Hoffmann runs with Otto.
Holly Gullett attends with her children, Benjamin, 9, and Jesse, 6.
Holly Gullett attends with her children, Benjamin, 9, and Jesse, 6.
Chris Walker and her dog, Mozart, cheer on friends.
Chris Walker and her dog, Mozart, cheer on friends.
Emma Whitson, who turned 5 on May 4, looks back for her cheering dad, Charles, during a children’s race.
Emma Whitson, who turned 5 on May 4, looks back for her cheering dad, Charles, during a children’s race.
Karrin and Megan Scully, with Komet, prepare for the 1-mile walk.
Karrin and Megan Scully, with Komet, prepare for the 1-mile walk.
Scott and Erin Cronin live in Creekwood.
Scott and Erin Cronin live in Creekwood.
Girls Inc. participant Jaeden Rae stretches before the race.
Girls Inc. participant Jaeden Rae stretches before the race.
Pictured clockwise from front left are: Rose Houter, Kathryn Keen, Sarah Stern, Krissy Murphy, Gabby Barmash and Jaeden Rae, of Girls Inc.
Pictured clockwise from front left are: Rose Houter, Kathryn Keen, Sarah Stern, Krissy Murphy, Gabby Barmash and Jaeden Rae, of Girls Inc.
Patti Stanley says Lucy wants to be the
Patti Stanley says Lucy wants to be the "top dog."
Runners begin the 5-mile course.
Runners begin the 5-mile course.

 

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