Lookin' huge:
The start of the 5-kilometer race provides a good snapshot of how
big thehas become over the years.
Nearly 4,000 people ran or walked the 5-kilometer race,
about 1,500 came just for the post-race party
and another 400 volunteered.
Thank you, Cincinnati, for your continued support of the
in memory of Maria Olberding!

National pride:
Uncle Sam hats, American flag shirts and shorts,
and other red-white-and-blue apparel were donned by many runners
and walkers this year, including Cyril Bieger of Seattle.
On the night of the, thoughts and prayers
were still with the people affected by the terrorist attacks
that began a few weeks earlier.

Stomp!
Percussionists from Cincinnati's School for
Creative and Performing Arts beat, banged and stomped on steel cans
as runners and walkers headed up Principio Avenue in Ault Park.
Thanks to SCPA percussion students and their fearless leader,
Matt Gardner, for providing a fun and raucous distraction along the race course.

Preferred attire:
Four out of five runners wore the official 
T-shirt during the race ... at least according to this photo.
Extra T-shirts from this year's event will be sent to St. John Bosco
Children's Home in Jamaica, keeping a tradition that began a few years ago.
 The word is the children in the home are thrilled to receive these
colorful and festive shirts all the way from America.

Next Mon!!
Take Me Home Mon!!

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