R Baby Mother’s Day 4M / Health Walk (1.3M) / Kids' RacesMay 10, 2009 [Results] |
| Families came out to Central Park in force for the 4-mile run, health walk, and kids’ races. With perfect weather for outdoor celebrations and a great cause—R Baby Foundation’s mission to save babies’ lives—Mother’s Day was extra sweet this year. And there were plenty of activities for everyone at the post-race festival. |
 Runners took off at 8:00 a.m. for the 4-mile run. |
 Why not run in Central Park on such a beautiful day? |
 Sherry Cranmer (left) and Sherron Tynan of Leonia, NJ, ran together. |
 Michele Walker from Laurelton, NY, enjoyed the great racing conditions. |
 Participants streamed toward the finish line on the 72nd Street Transverse. |
 Leading the men’s pack in 19-flat was Abiyot Endale of the Westchester Track Club. |
 West Side Runners’ Muliye Gurmu finished first in the women’s race, in 22:31. |
 Funds were raised for the R Baby Foundation to honor the memory of Phyllis Rabinowitz’s daughter, Rebecca. |
 Like the runners, walkers turned out to support a great cause. |
 Multiple generations walked together as a team. |
 Mothers encouraged their sons and daughters to follow in their lead. |
 And those who couldn’t walk looked great enjoying the ride! |
 Wise women modeled fitness to their daughters. |
 The kids’ races were filled with speedy little legs. |
 Some future track stars started on their own and others had a little help. |
 It was the perfect occasion to stick around and give mom a hug. |
 Crafts were part of the post-race fun. |
 For some kids, basketball was the highlight. |
 The youngest members of the family could enjoy this safe play area. |
 The Raggs motivated everyone to clap their hands and say “yeah!” |
