Under the Sea Fun Run in Richmond Beach on Thanksgiving

Ready to run!

Text and photos by Wayne Pridemore

Richmond Beach's annual Thanksgiving Fun Run was at the Saltwater Park. This year's theme was "under the sea" for the 3.4 mile course. The runners, walkers, joggers, baby strollers, and dogs took off at 8:30am Thanksgiving morning. The RBCA event raises donations and food for Shoreline's Hopelink program.

Three young volunteers working at the fun run were, 

from left, Mary Haanen,, Annaleise Morrison, and Lola Wagoner.

One of the more creative costumes for the 'under the sea" fun run was worn by Daryl Hoogerwerf. Daryl was raised in Shoreline and attended Sunset Elementary. He now lives in Hansville.

The Richmond Beach Community Association volunteer crew at the Thanksgiving run. 

They set up the course, registered runners/walkers, took donations, directed traffic, and had a good time at the event.

The crowd of runners and walkers head towards the starting line.

There were hundreds of participants starting off on their run.

You can view other photos of the run by going to 

the Richmond Beach Community Association's web site.