PHOTO ESSAY: Miles of Momentum

Community Event

March 23, 2026 The Patriot Talon Multimedia, Photo Essays
A banner promoting the FRESH 15 race hangs outside Fresh by Brookshire’s on Saturday in Tyler, Texas. The annual event includes 15K, 5K and 1K distances. Photo by Ellie Vallery.

By ELLIE VALLERY/Copy Editor

Runners, families and supporters took part in the Fresh 15 race on March 6 in Tyler, Texas.

Participants begin the race at the start of FRESH 15 5K on March 6, 2026, on Old Jacksonville Hwy in Tyler, Texas. A lively crowd displayed excitement and participation in the event. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
Supporters hold signs cheering for runners along the Fresh 15 race route March 6 in Tyler, Texas. Spectators gathered along the course to encourage participants during the annual community race. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
Two children ride in a stroller as participants move through the FRESH 15 5K course on March 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
A runner pushes a stroller behind participants while competing in the FRESH 15 on March 6 in Tyler, Texas. Thousands participated in the race, which featured multiple distances and on‑course support. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
A volunteer waits with drinks for 15k participants in the parking lot outside of Fresh in Tyler. This community event is successful because of the volunteers and sponsors who show their support annually. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
A runner excitedly starts the FRESH 15 5K on March 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
A participant walks a dog along the course during the Fresh 15 race Saturday in Tyler, Texas. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
A participant runs with his phone in hand during the FRESH 15 5K on Saturday in Tyler, Texas. The race brought together competitive athletes and community members. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
Austin Ponder, the 5k winner, crosses the finish line of the FRESH 15 race on March 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
Banners display Fresh 15 motto on March 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Photo by Ellie Vallery.
A spectator sits near a course barricade during the FRESH 15 race on March 6, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Photo by Ellie Vallery.

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