A young woman begins the 15K at the Fresh 15 held March 1 in Tyler. The
winner of the women's 15k completed the race in under 50 minutes. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
Photos by MACY MAXWELL/Staff Writer, Social Media Contributor
NOTE: More than 4,000 people took part in the 12th annual FRESH 15 race held March 1, in Tyler. The early morning event attracted both serious and recreational runners. There was even a 1K for kids. Hundreds cheered on runners from the FRESH store on Old Jacksonville Highway, which was the site of the finish line and a post-race celebration. The event, known for its festive atmosphere, raised money for 36 non-profit organizations. Talon multi-media journalist Macy Maxwell captured the story in photos.
A large sign greets runners and their supporters to the FRESH 15 race March 1. This sign was outside the FRESH grocery store on Old Jacksonville Highway, which served as race headquarters. The annual event is sponsored by Brookshire Grocery Co. and raises money for non-profit organizations. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
A runner on the 5K route of the FRESH 15 makes his way along Old Jacksonville Highway. The less demanding 5K was the option many of the thousands of runners who took part selected. The annual event was held March 1 in Tyler. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
One of the many volunteers at the FRESH 15 rides along the route offering support to runners. Organized by Brookshire Grocery Co., the event had many volunteers on site March 1 to make sure everything went as planned. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
An American flag hangs in the distance on March 1 as a group of runners in the FRESH 15 begin the race on Old Jacksonville Highway. The flag hung from one of Tyler Fire Department’s ladder trucks. Photo by Macy Maxwell.
Supporters of FRESH 15 race participants of wave signs along Old Jacksonville Highway as runners pass by. The annual event March 1 attracted 4,000 runners and raised money for non-profit organizations. Photo by MAXY MAXWELL.
A woman speaks to her running partner as they begin the 15K of the FRESH 15 March 1 in Tyler. She was one of about 4,000 runners who took part in the annual event that raises money for non-profit organizations. The race attracts both serious and recreational runners. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
A service dog runs along with its handler at the beginning of the FRESH 15 March 1 in Tyler. The dog carried in his vest supplies for himself and his handler. Photo by MAXY MAXWELL.
Ainsley’s Angels of America, a group dedicated to inclusivity for people with special needs, begins their run in the FRESH 15 on March 1 in Tyler. The group had participants in all of the event’s different categories. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
A man in a wheelchair takes part in the FRESH 15 on March 1 in Tyler. He was one of several people who did not let a disability stop them from taking part in the annual event that raises money for non-profit organizations. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
People gather prior to the start of the FRESH 15 March 1 in Tyler. The annual event also offered booths, music and attractions for the thousands who came out for the annual event. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
A dog runs with its owner at the FRESH 15 race March 1 in Tyler. Several dogs were seen along the routes of the race that raises money for dozens of non-profit organizations. Photo by MACY MAXWELL.
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