Maria Lopez, 11, of Batesville Intermediate School is the first girl to come down the finish lane at Girls on the Run May 9 at Liberty Park. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
Ready! Set! A siren went off to start the Spring 2015 Girls on the Run 5K April 9 at Liberty Park. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
And they're off! The Girls on the Run 5K started with a siren May 9. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
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Coaches lined up to greet their runners, including Kayla and Cloey Simon, both 11, from Jac-Cen-Del Elementary. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
Parents and coaches waited anxiously at the finish line. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
Crowds of parents and friends were waiting for their runners to arrive. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
The crowds at the finish line cheered runners and congratulated them on their accomplishment. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
Ava Hanson, 11, wore a colorful tutu "just for fun," as did many girls on the run. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
Support for the girls came in all shapes and sizes. Rick Williamson, Milan, sports his natural facial growth and ran with his daughter Taylor, 10, who had hers painted on. Taylor attends Milan Elementary School. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
Chips, bananas and water awaited the girls in the recovery area behind the finish line. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune
A mom encourages her daughter to finish strong at the north end of Liberty Park. Christopher Aune | The Herald-Tribune