Jun 11, 2012

Cinco 5K Nets 2K for PDSA

Everyone is pumped and ready to go!
Our oldest runner and a running legend in Kansas City.
Benji - Best Dressed Dog
Harper ran fast and furious for the Cinco 5K.
Lots of pink and purple at the starting line.
Tiffany and Jeremy have a cousin with a ITP.
Mariachi singer added fun Cinco vibe to the afternoon.
Della January, Peak Performance committee chair with best dressed winner, Jeanne.
The pint-sized volunteers making sure we all stay hydrated.
The amazing 5K committee led by Kami Muehleberger (far right).

Last year, we held the 5K early the morning after our kick-off party. One year and a nasty hangover later, we realized the 5K had to be held on on a separate weekend. Since the event was on May 5, a Cinco de Mayo theme was set in place and we had a wonderful afternoon of exercise and margaritas, raising nearly $2,000 for PDSA at this event.

About 75 runners came to sweat it out for the hot afternoon run; the route was challenging with a lot of hills and cul-de-sac detours. Prizes were awarded for....

Best costume: Jeanne Rohner
Fastest Woman: TBA
Fastest Man: TBA

For more photos and other updates, please check out our Facebook page. Photos by Jessica Hartzog and Linh Trieu

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