Race participants gather in the HCA parking lot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Ilana Casady speaks to the crowd. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Kids race down the road as part of the Wee-Wicked Dash. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Michael Schroeder heads to the finish in first place. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Kim Dixon crosses the finish line atop the women’s division. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Kayla Salerno reaches the finish line. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

The top three men’s racers are, from left, Jeff Okerman, Michael Schroeder and Kai Renshaw. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Top overall finishers Michael Schroeder (left) and Kim Dixon pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Race participant Ashley Borghetti and two toddlers are dressed as farm animals. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Ilana and Raya Casady pose for a photo. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO