Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostStanley Tsai, middle 6th from right, and other young kids eye the clock as they get ready to start the kids 1/2 mile fun run from the starting line of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostShannon Kinney is the first woman to cross the finish line of the 10 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners take off from the starting line of 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBlind runner Amelia Dickerson, right, gets congratulated by her friend and guide Grace Dill, left, after finishing the 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCherry Creek 10 mile winner Seth Garbett, right, gets fist pumps from teammates after he won the race during the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. His roommate and friend Kailas Kokare, second from right, came in second and Joshua Gomez, #983, came in third. The annual race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners pick up their medals as they finish the 10 mile run of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostTrevor Mugele tosses his daughter Kiera, 2, in the air as they wait to take part in the 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostEarly morning shadows of racers are cast on the street as runners wait to take part in the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHayden Kolb, and her support dog LuLu, line up for the start of the 10 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostGerald Romero puts his hand over his heart during the singing of the national anthem before the start of the 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRick Hayes, of Bend, Oregon, stretches before the start of the 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRacers warm up on the start line of the 10 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKerry Kuck, with Blind Runner on his shirt, gets ready to run with his dog Crosby and his fellow blind runners from Achilles International Runners at he start of the 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBlind runner Jody Dixon, right, and her guide Morgan Hecht, left, take off at the starting line of the 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners take off from the starting line of 5 mile race of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHannah Leto, left, and her sister Aislin, right, take their cousins, from left to right, Sadie Edwards, Tre, right, and Kylie, in front right, to the start of the kids 1/2 mile fun run during the of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMcKenna Mazeski of Aurora heads towards the finish line of the 5 Mile run/walk during the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The annual race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners make their way to the finish line during the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRunners put their hands in the air as they finish the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
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Stanley Tsai, middle 6th from right, and other young kids eye the clock as they get ready to start the kids 1/2 mile fun run from the starting line of the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10 mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. Thousands of people turned out for the annual event as the temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.
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Thousands of people turned out for the 36th annual Cherry Creek Sneak road race on April 22, 2018 in Denver. The race, which heralds spring in Colorado, includes a 10-mile race, a 5 mile run/walk, a 5K race and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. The temperatures were cool but the skies were sunny making for a perfect race day.

















