PHOTO GALLERY: Benderson Park Stand Up Paddleboard Challenge

John Sekas from St. Petersburg has been competing for four years.

Tony Nakonetschny with Dr. Bart and Joan Levenson

Ralf Steitz

Andres Pombo and Jim Valenti went head-to-head in the six-mile race.

Logan Nagler and Riley Peterson played in the sand.

Gwyn Peterson, Avery Brannan and Payton Nagler prepared for the day.

Pam Napp dressed up for the race.

Elizabeth Morse

Karen Gandt eased into the end of her race.

Nessa Brunten celebrated her finish.

Marc Essig took in his finish.

Tommy Ganz slowed down as he finished the six-mile race.

Christian Cook sped toward the finish line in the six-mile race.

Tess Rosales prepared for the three-mile race.

Ann Maddox, Juliet Cramer, Holly Jones, Dave Ritz, Sharon Dillenburg, Dennis D., Scott Crossland, Bob Basioe and Frank Dillenburg of Stand Up Paddle Life Co.