PHOTO GALLERY: Run to Live

The 5K portion of the race started at 8 a.m. sharp.

Sondra Schantz, Lia Martin, Priscilla Russell and Valerie Shah were ready to help racers.

Harley Kovalick, with her mother, Michelle, came out with Jackie Mori and Becky Barnett.

Kate Sessions and Danielle Gietz were eager to start running.

Katina and Ken Shanahan ran together.

Lakewood Ranch High School Key Club Adviser Kevin Merriman, center, volunteered alongside Key Club members Briana and Ariana Rupan.

Sue Gates and Lisa Redle waited for the race's start with Juliet and Karla Barnard.

Susan Redgrave came out with Katie, Abby and Jesse Biter.

The sun was still coming up as racers Diane Devonshire and Becca Pena made their way to the starting line.