Running of the Elk Gallery: Add Your Photos

The weather cleared up just in time for Sunday's Running of the Elk half-marathon and 5K race.

More than 2,000 runners aged pre-teen to 88, many sporting fake antlers, made their way along flat courses that wove through fields near the Elk Grove Auto Mall. Another 100-plus volunteers ensured the event went smoothly.

See if you can find yourself in our Patch photo gallery, or click the 'Upload Photos and Videos' button to add your own Running of the Elk photos.

Racers came from around Northern California to participate in the event, which benefited the Elk Grove Youth Sports Foundation.

"It was a great race," said Dianne Sandoval, who came from Rocklin with her husband, Fernando. "I liked seeing the horses running in the fields as I ran by."

Hundreds of runners and spectators stopped by the Patch table to chat with our staff and pick up T-shirts and tote bags. It was exciting to meet so many Patch readers and hear your feedback about the site.

We think everyone who took home a medal Sunday is a winner, but here are those who finished fastest:

Half-marathon

Women

1. Amber Lassetter

2. Traci Seto

3. Aimee Gillum

Men

1. Matt Sandstrom

2. Michael Tyler

3. J.K. Lundberg

Relay

Women

1. The Speedy Sweeties

2. Live 2 Run

3. Speed Works

Men

1. Martin & Andrew

2. Pimp Daddies

3. South Sae Shrinks

Mixed

1. DPR #2

2. Joe and Mimi

3. The Elksters

5K

Women

1. Kristi Capello

2. Emi Prim

3. Lina Enfante

Men

1. Tom Joshua Wy

2. Daniel Holligan

3. Greg Mandler