Cliffhanger Run 5K And 10K

 The Cliffhanger 5k and 10k for 2019 races start and finish line in front of The Colonnade in Historic Northeast KC.  The route went along Cliff Drive and up Gladstone Boulevard.  The race is put on by the Kansas City Running Club and is a benefit for Northeast Neighbor to Neighbor  ( nnncares.org ). All the photos can be viewed here:   dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vgwgeocejdgwed8/AADGXj9LKh9aRKv1oI_6gEvua?dl=0

 Warming up. 

 And they're off.  9am sharp

The Drive was lovely this time of year. 

 Chicken and Road.... do your own joke. :)

When Birds Go Fishing

 Ring-billed Gill flying over the Kaw River looking for lunch.   Dove down for take out.    Used the
                          Nikon D500 and 80-400mm lens, ISO 1000, F9 at 1/640th.

Cliffhanger Run 2018

 Today, Saturday November 3, 2018, was the 33rd Cliffhanger Run...a 5k, 10k and 1 mile kids run along beautiful Cliff Drive.   The weather was perfect for running.   These are just a few of my shots for the day.  All of the shots can be seen at:dl=0https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5nsfqen8mgy7l40/AADD-SW0Q7NElFecMFXNsSNja?dl=0
The race was staged by the Kansas City Track Club.  Above is a picture of children from Crestview Elementary located north of the river.

 The Honorable John Burnett and Granddaughter. 

 Dorri Partain who likes to combine eating and exercise. 

                         Above and below, the first two runners back to the finish.  Probably 8k.

                                                    Malenda Shahane blazing fast.

                                        Kansas City University students ran with kids too.

                Above, State Representative Ingrid Burnett finishing the run and campaign in style. Her husband John and Daughter Betsy and Granddaughter .

                                          You don't have to run, you can walk, saunter, or hop.

 Mary Jo Longstreth... long-time resident of Northeast and an officer in the Junior Class of Northeast Highschool.... year not important.

 After the race participants headed to Gladstone School for a pancake breakfast and the announcement of times and medal winners.