Viewfinder: Hundreds in Kirkland Celebrate Mother's Day With Run in Sun

More than 2,400 runners and walkers celebrated a gorgeous, blue-sky Mother's Day morning Sunday by participating in the based at .

By almost all accounts it was a resounding success -- certainly among the hundreds from all over the Eastside and Seattle who earned a red ribbon and medal by finishing the 13.1 miles of the half marathon.

We did, however, hear that one of Kirkland's finest, leading the half marathoners on a motorcycle, accidentally took a wrong turn and led the runners a few blocks off-course. But none we spoke with seemed to notice. More daunting was the uphill climb of Market Street at mile 12!

Kirkland Patch was there near the start/finish with a booth, giving away dozens of stainless steel water bottles and tote bags to those who signed up for our free daily email newsletter, taking to participants and taking photos.

If you missed it, please take a run through our attached photo gallery!