Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts march in American Red Cross Run for Rediness mile walk and 5K run. The annual race benefits military members and their families.
Showdown
One last look at the competition about 50 meters before crossing the finish line at the Firecracker 5000 5K and 10K in Branson, Missouri.
Over the Bridge
Runners cross the Benton Avenue bridge at the start of the Bentley 5K in downtown Springfield, Missouri.
Running Buddies
Lead cyclist Sherry Thompson takes a moment to chat with runner Stephen Aleman during the Wizard Waddle 5K.
Shamrocking
Musicians entertain the crowd at the finish line of the Dublin's Pass Shamrox 5K / 15K in downtown Springfield, Missouri.
No Soul
Every St. Patrick's Day race needs one red-haired bearded man in a leprechaun costume. Here's this one.
Breathe
Runners Jenny Russo, Trina Wilcox and Rosie Laughlin catch their breath and discuss their times after finishing the Dublin's Pass Shamrox 15K.
Party Time
Walkers participating in the Big Party Half Marathon and 5K march past Hammons Field in downtown Springfield, Missouri. The annual event benefits Camp Barnabas.
Kicking
With a hard kick, a runner breaks away to the finish line of the Sertoma Duck Waddle 5K in Ozark, Missouri.
Watch Your Step
Runners watch for puddles and each other at the crowded start of the Firecracker 5000 in Branson, Missouri. The 5K and 10K event takes place along the waterfront at Branson Landing on July 4 each year.
...And they're off
The all female pack at the Girls Just Want To Run 5K and 10K take off after the lead cyclist. The race is one of two female-only running events that are held annually in Springfield, Missouri.
Three Leads
The three runners that ended up being the overall 5K winner, overall 10K winner and masters 10K winner stack up in a row at mile one of the Girls Just Want To Run 5K and 10K in Springfield, Missouri.
Turn
Sarah Ibbetson prepares to make the final ninety degree turn to the finish line after crossing the Benton Avenue bridge at the Bentley Run 5K in downtown Springfield.
Divider
An unknown cyclist pedals along the pedestrian walkway of the Benton Avenue bridge as runners make their way to the finish line of the Bentley Run 5K on a hot Springfield summer day.
How's My Hair?
This trio provided some lively musical entertainment at the Bentley Run 5K in Springfield, Missouri, along with colorful commentary for the runners.
Beat It
The Central High School Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps play for the runners at the finish of the Haley's Hope Hot and Hilly 5K and 10K in Springfield, Missouri. The race is one of the toughest 10K courses around, with constant and extreme elevation changes, and is deliberately held at the hottest and most humid time of the year.
Past the Turnaround
Meike Kuester heads back to Nixa after passing the turnaround point of the Azalea Run half marathon.
Coach
Tim Robie catches the morning sun as he keeps a steady pace uphill during the Azalea Run half marathon.
Back to the Start
Lali Tucker begins her effort to finish the second half of the Azalea Run half marathon after passing the turnaround point southwest of Nixa, Missouri.
In the Dip
Runners pass each other in the dip near the turn around point of the Azalea half marathon in Nixa, Missouri. The out and back course covers some of the hilliest terrain in the back roads near the town, with a reputation for being tough.
Hurry Up
A slightly impatient dog waits for its owner to catch up while participating in the 5K walk of the Panther Run 5K/10K/15K at Drury University.
You Can Do It
A young runner enters the Drury University men's baseball team scream tunnel during the Panther Run 5K and 15K. Not all runners were as enthusiastic about the cheering section as the baseball players were in putting it on, but it was certainly entertaining to see.
Breathe
Richard Leiboult catches his breath after finishing first in the master's division of the 10K in the 2016 Panther Run 5K/10K/15K at Drury University.
Get Him
The lead pack of runners breaks away at the start of the Halloween Hustle 5K/10K in downtown Springfield, Missouri.
