Hunger Walk/Run 2013

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the 29th annual Hunger Walk/Run fundraiser to raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other non-profit organizations. The race began off of Hank Aaron Drive right outside of Turner Field in Atlanta. The 5k course led through downtown passing by the state capital building and other landmarks in the city. Food, entertainment including performers from the Imperial OPA Circus, music and local celebrity appearances rounded out the day.

Keisha Reaves (left) and Gina Rollins stretch before the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Keisha Reaves (left) and Gina Rollins stretch before the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Carlie Boxt hulahoops before the start of the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Carlie Boxt hulahoops before the start of the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

A father and son stretch before the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

A father and son stretch before the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Lily Peters (front left), Lauren Minnick, Molly Dopfel and her father Glenn line up at the starting line for the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Lily Peters (front left), Lauren Minnick, Molly Dopfel and her father Glenn line up at the starting line for the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Deborah Griffin (center) runs with Nancy Habif (left center) during the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.Deborah Griffin (center) runs with Nancy Habif (left center) during the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Deborah Griffin (center) runs with Nancy Habif (left center) during the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.Deborah Griffin (center) runs with Nancy Habif (left center) during the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Cynthia Ware (center) walks in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Cynthia Ware (center) walks in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

June Woodside (left) holds hands with Donald Palguta as they walk in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

June Woodside (left) holds hands with Donald Palguta as they walk in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Thousands of participants in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 are reflected in Antonio Coley's glasses (left) as he leaves Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Thousands of participants in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 are reflected in Antonio Coley’s glasses (left) as he leaves Turner Field in Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Bo Boettcher (right) is held by his father Matt as they walk in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Bo Boettcher (right) is held by his father Matt as they walk in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Dressed as a storm trooper, Stryder Brown walks in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Dressed as a storm trooper, Stryder Brown walks in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Mike McIntosh (center) carries his son James on his shoulders as they walk in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Mike McIntosh (center) carries his son James on his shoulders as they walk in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Christian Bodrick holds up a streamer as he walks in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Christian Bodrick holds up a streamer as he walks in the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Jordan Zambrana (left) and Christiane Nolton run as they near the finish line for the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

Jordan Zambrana (left) and Christiane Nolton run as they near the finish line for the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013.

 

Brian Murphy crosses the finish line for the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the 29th annual fundraiser to raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other non-profit organizations.    Jonathan Phillips Special

Brian Murphy crosses the finish line for the Hunger Walk/Run 2013 through downtown Atlanta on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Over 15,000 runners and walkers participated in the 29th annual fundraiser to raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other non-profit organizations. Jonathan Phillips Special