Perfect morning for a run

For several hours this morning, the Shore Run captured control of the neighborhood, as more than 2,000 runners and walkers participated in the annual event which benefits immunotherapy research at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. This was the 33rd running, and it happened on what was certainly one of the nicest mornings possible for a run up Lake Washington Boulevard and into the Park.

There were at lot of very serious runners…

…and serious walkers.

And there were plenty of people clearly having a good time. These guys were part of a large contingent from “Team Bush (no relation)”:

But the most fun was probably had by the children who participated in the half-mile Kids’ Shore Run (and their parents). Some runners were more intent on the start of the race than others:

But once the horn sounded…

…everyone was pretty much was into it,

even though a few did have to slow down near the finish line to be sure they made it into the picture:

Afterwards there was music, and there were refreshments, awards, prizes (many donated by Madison Park merchants) and plenty of time to enjoy a pleasant spring morning in the Park.