It was a “runderful” day.
Participants took their marks Feb. 19 for the 15th annual Dolphin Dash 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run.
All ages gathered early in the parking area at Anna Maria Elementary School, 4700 Gulf Drive, to sign in and receive race numbers and swag.
The 2022 Dolphin Dash T-shirt design was created by fifth-grader Lily Plummer.
AME students, teachers, beginners and experienced runners raced their way through the streets of Holmes Beach in two events.
Proceeds from the event benefit the AME Parent-Teacher Organization.
Event co-organizer Kelly Gitt acknowledged the Bradenton Runners Club, Tom Orehowsky and Ann Darling.
“I would like to thank them for their time and effort,” said Gitt.
The 5K began at 8 a.m., after the volunteer race coordinator, Orehowsky, explained the rules and the route at the starting line.
Connor Kreger crossed the finish line first at 18:49 minutes, putting him on top overall and No. 1 male finisher, while Anna Neal of Durham, North Carolina, led for the women at 20 minutes.
The 1-Mile Fun Run started at 9 a.m. and mostly AME students competed. Brandon Sato, 7, crossed the finish line first in under 8 minutes.
After the races, medals were awarded to winners of each age group.
And the AME-PTO comes out the overall winner with another race well done and well run and the proceeds to show for it.