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Heroes run at 10th annual Bridge A Light 5K

Superheroes race at Nathan Benderson Park for the family support organization.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 7:58 p.m. February 20, 2021
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Superheroes raced to the finish line at the Bridge A Life organization's annual running event at Nathan Benderson Park Feb. 20. 

The organization's 10th annual event had people dressing in their most colorful and creative superhero costumes to run a 10K, a 5K, and a mile fun run for children. Each participant was given a medal and competed in a costume contest after the race. 

Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
Bridge A Life President Danny Jones ran as the Greatest American Hero.
Chase Dill sprinted to the finish line as Captain Marvel.
Chase Dill sprinted to the finish line as Captain Marvel.
Arthur Richardson donned the Black Panther mask and costume.
Arthur Richardson donned the Black Panther mask and costume.
Each runner received a medal or trophy at the end.
Each runner received a medal or trophy at the end.
Elmer Yoder and Elizabeth Wagler took a seat.
Elmer Yoder and Elizabeth Wagler took a seat.
CariAnn Evans finished as Elastigirl at the 2021 Superhero Fun Run/5K.
CariAnn Evans finished as Elastigirl at the 2021 Superhero Fun Run/5K.
Photo by Harry Sayer
Jamaal Savwoir wore a Flash suit.
Jamaal Savwoir wore a Flash suit.
Gavin Browning ran with Yeager the dog.
Gavin Browning ran with Yeager the dog.
Elizabeth Chicoine finished the race as Sailor Jupiter.
Elizabeth Chicoine finished the race as Sailor Jupiter.
Faye and Patricia Lewis relaxed after the run.
Faye and Patricia Lewis relaxed after the run.
Paul and Brittany Page ran with Batman shirts.
Paul and Brittany Page ran with Batman shirts.
Cindy and Chris Common went all-out with their costumes.
Cindy and Chris Common went all-out with their costumes.
Kathryn Kosich and Erika Tomassetti enjoyed the post-race celebration.
Kathryn Kosich and Erika Tomassetti enjoyed the post-race celebration.
Julie Willet celebrated with Tari and Dan Kelly
Julie Willet celebrated with Tari and Dan Kelly
Andre, Constance and Miles Lewis went as the Incredibles.
Andre, Constance and Miles Lewis went as the Incredibles.
John Briggs, Erick Lawson, Stephanie Rodriguez, Jennifer Klama, Arryn Mason, Levi Wallace, Mike Mason and Nicholas Lamen went as a team.
John Briggs, Erick Lawson, Stephanie Rodriguez, Jennifer Klama, Arryn Mason, Levi Wallace, Mike Mason and Nicholas Lamen went as a team.
Holli Fultz, Lisa Pagano and Lindsey Forbus had a good time post-race.
Holli Fultz, Lisa Pagano and Lindsey Forbus had a good time post-race.

 

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