Strides for schools: Runners take on Carmel Valley 5K

A young runner on Carmel Valley Road.  (Karen Billing)

Members of the Fleet Feet running club celebrates first 5K finishes and personal best times.  (Karen Billing)

Stroller strides in the Carmel Valley 5K.  (Karen Billing)

Runners take off at the sixth annual Carmel Valley 5K.  (Karen Billing)

The Special Guests perform, a rock band featuring local students.  (Karen Billing)

CV Planning Board Chair Frisco White with race winners Natalie Wang and Ethan Brown, Pardee Homes Division President Jimmy Ayala, third place finisher Jason Tootell, race director Katie Wilsey and second place finisher Thomas Mackey.  (Karen Billing)

The community came out to cheer the runners on.  (Karen Billing)

Fun run participants Kaitlyn and Taylor.  (Karen Billing)

Top finishers Ethan Brown and Natalie Wang  (Karen Billing)

The team from Crust Pizzeria takes off.  (Karen Billing)