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Firefighters, supporters race through downtown Kyle

Firefighters, supporters race through downtown Kyle
PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER The Kyle Professtional Firefighters Association (Local 4567) and the Kyle Fire Department hosted the third annual Beat the Heat 5K and Bunked Out Relay in downtown Kyle on Saturday, Aug. 24. Nearly 200 runners, including firefighters from multiple area houses, joined in support of local firefighters and their families. Pictured: Runners dash over the starting line, with the Bunked Out Relay teams leading the way.

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER Mario Mata, left, and Hiroshi Ishii fight to the finish line. Mata placed second in the male 40-49 age group, while Ishii placed second in the male 50-59 age group.

PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER Participants ran through the engine bay of the Kyle Fire Department twice on the route. Pictured, Charles Maldonado of San Marcos makes his way through the fire department on his way to the finish line. Maldonado placed first overall, with a time of 16:56.

Racers had the opportunity to run under a flag hoisted up by a ladder truck. PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER


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