
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