40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Cincinnati Reds, UC, NKU mascots posed with the kids for a group photo before the 2k kids Race. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. The Univeristy of Cincinnati Bearcats mascot lead the kids out of the starting gate during the 2k Kids Race. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled up and down Columbia Parkway. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Two participants posed for a photo during the 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled down Columbia Parkway. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled from Columbia Parkway onto the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled from Columbia Parkway onto the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled up 5th street onto Columbia Parkway. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled under the Celestial Street walking Bridge. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled along Columbia Parkway. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants casted shadows as they traveled on Columbia Parkway. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 5K Heart Mini Marathon and 5K Walk participants traveled back down Columbia Parkway. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp towards the finish line with Procter and Gamble Twin Towers in the background. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Two women cheer as they saw some of their running members on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. On Lookers holding American flags cheer on Heart ½ Marathon runners along Broadway Street. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant UC Health doctor Jack Rubinstein, MD raised their arms celebration as the ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Heart ½ Marathon participants travel up East 7th Street. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants kissed in celebration as they ran along the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant raised his arms in celebration as he ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant raised his fist in celebration as he ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants gestured as they celebration as they ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants waved as they ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant raised his hands in celebration as he ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant raised her arms in celebration as she ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants casted long shadows as they ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant made a heart with her hands as she ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants traveled on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Heart ½ Marathon participants travel along Columbia Parkway and under Columbia Parkway on Culvert Street. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participants traveled on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Heart ½ Marathon participants travel along Sentinel Street. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 15K Heart Mini Marathon Women’s winner Lara Crofford raised her arms as she crossed the finish line. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Photo 15K Heart Mini Marathon participant gestured double thumps up as she ran on the Sixth Street Exit ramp. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 15K Heart Mini Marathon Men’s winner David Bea, middle of Kenwood dashed out from the starting. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA II 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. Left to right 15K Heart Mini Marathon Men’s and Women’s winners David Bea and Lara Crofford posed for a photo. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 15K Heart Mini Marathon Men’s winner David Bea, middle of Kenwood and left to right 2nd and 3rd place winners Matthew Behrensmeyer, Matt Belliston posed for a photo. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 15K Heart Mini Marathon, Heart ½ Marathon participants traveled pass Procter and Gamble twin towers. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 15K Heart Mini Marathon, Heart ½ Marathon woman runner celebrated as she raised her arms. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll 40th anniversary Heart Mini draws 27,000 The 2017 Heart Mini Marathon, sponsored by Mercy Health, drew thousands of runners for its 40th anniversary on Sunday March 12, 2017 in downtown Cincinnati. 15K Heart Mini Marathon, Heart ½ Marathon runners dash along 5th street. Photo by Joseph Fuqua II for WCPOPhoto by: JOSEPH FUQUA ll