Pictured: Runners dash over the starting line, with the Bunked Out Relay teams leading the way. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Racers had the opportunity to run under a flag hoisted up by a ladder truck. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

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. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Laramie Goode, of Kyle, took first for the male 30-39 age group and second overall with a time of 19:35. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Maverick Mize, 13, of Mountain City, placed first in the male 11-19 age group and third overall with a time of 19:59. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Members of the Austin Bats Dance Team cheer on a runner as he heads for the finish line. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Firefighter Steven Clark speeds toward the finish line. His team, the Banderilleros, made up of Clark, Sean Ruiz and Jaden Cannaday, won first place for the Bunked Out Relay. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Lindsay Cooper crosses the finish line with a time of 24:34, earning her first place in the female 30-39 age group. PHOTOS 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. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Carlson’s Raiders teammates bump fists after the last runner of the group finishes the Bunked Out Relay. The team is made up of Luis Buentello, Chase Abbott and Joel Hawkes. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Paul Anguiano raises his hands in celebration as he crosses the finish line. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER

Jay Nolasco looks down at his dog, Echo, as they cross the finish line. Echo earned second place in the female dog category. PHOTOS BY ASHLEY KONTNIER