The run hosted over 1,000 participants from 3 to 89 years old, according to event organizers. Avid runners and first-time racers from the community joined in, as well as school groups and neighborhood running crews.
The race began at Mariachi Plaza and took 5K runners south down Boyle Avenue, west on Whittier Boulevard across the 6th Street Bridge, for a full loop back. Munchkin runners took part in a shorter one-mile race.
Participants were then greeted with a classic car show and community festival featuring live music, performances and food.
Here are some scenes from Saturday’s event.
Members of Running Mamis, including co-founder Raquel Roman (right), show their Halloween spirit at the Boyle Heights 5K. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights BeatSocorro (left) and Lalo Ley participated in the run. Lalo won 3rd place in the 70–79 age group. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights Beat. Father and son Daniel Tule Sr. and Daniel Tule Jr. ran the race for the first time and earned 2nd place in their respective age groups. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights Beat. It was the second time running the race for Carlos Hernández Jr. and first time for his son Lucas, who rode comfortably in a stroller. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights Beat. Families, some with strollers, walk the route at the Boyle Heights 5K run. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights Beat.Candida Miguel, a resident of Boyle Heights, ran with Xóchitl Marquez from Compton. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights Beat.Angelita (right), who had previously run the race, brought her friends out to support her. Photo by Armando Velez for Boyle Heights Beat.
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