Sarasota YMCA hosts the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run.
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Amanda Morales
| 9:37 a.m. January 16, 2016
Sarasota
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A reprieve from stormy weather gave participants a sunny and clear morning for the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 16.
The Sarasota YMCA hosted the four-mile road race began at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The route took runners south on Tamiami Trail before climbing up the John Ringling Bridge. At the end of the bridge runners turned around the repeat the course back to the finish line.
For runners looking to take a slower pace there was a one-mile fun run.
Overall female winner Heather Butcher returns to the winner's stand.
Participants climb the Ringling Bridge early Saturday morning.
Pals Ali Samona, Lisa Galvin and Michelle Punshon celebrate before crossing the finish line.
Participants climb the Ringling Bridge early Saturday morning.
Galen and Ian Bacon cheer on their granddaughter Sage Lyons who was competing in the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run Saturday, Jan. 16.
Medals for the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run.
Participants start their decline from the Ringling Bridge early Saturday morning.
The first runners appear at the entrance to the Ringling Bridge.
Team New Balance
Kevin, Kay, Cooper, Nicole and Tate Bruning before the start of the one-mile fun run.
C.J. Bannister and Holly Stockton after completing their third Ringling Bridge Run together.
Scott Sweet and his son Peyton Sweet before running the one-mile fun run.
Matt Manley, Linda Bayne, Beth Manley and Paul Zech
Lindsey Mullett and her daughter AnnaLynne Mullet with Jolee Grobleski.
Trophies wait for the overall winners.
Runners rush to the finish line at the 13th annual Ringling Bridge Run.
Sheri Bedford takes to the dance floor after completing her run.
Trisha and Jeremiah Hartzell with Bella and Lillie
