Race for the Cure
Runners flood through the starting gate on Byrd Street in downtown to launch the Susan G. Komen race for the Cure. the annual 5K run/walk raises money for the fight against breast cancer. More than 7,000 people took part last Saturday in the event. This year’s goal: To raise $400,000. Participants followed a loop that crossed the James River and returned to the starting point at Brown’s Island.
