More than 200 pairs of feet hit the street before the Sunday morning sunrise at the eighth annual Beachside Half-Marathon and 5K at Riverside Park to benefit the Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition.
There was a race for every level of stamina, with participants raising funds through the toddler dash, kids run, 5K timed run and a USATF Certified 13.1-mile half-marathon.
Organizers hoped to raise $40,000 to support the nonprofit’s five vital programs, which focus on providing healthcare and support to pregnant women and their children.
“We are so thankful for everyone running today,” said Executive Director Andrea Berry. “Every step they took helps the mothers and babies of Indian River County.”
First place overall half-marathon winner was Steven Williams with a time of 1:28:27.89, and the first place female/second place overall went to Erin Gollery at 1:31:10.00.