This is the commemorative "Spirit Award" given to age-group finishers at the Spirit Run at Village of West Clay in Carmel, IN
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The welcome sign hangs from the balcony overlooking the start and finish areas at the Village of West Clay in Carmel.
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Sue Anne Gilroy & Jeff Coates pause for a kodak moment prior to the start of the Spirit Run in Carmel.
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Chris Morrison & his cycling team talk with Coates about leading the two races
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The University High School Band play the excellent warmup music prior to the event.
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Participants sign the "Spirit Banner" to honor the spirits of people who have made a difference in their lives.
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A family signs the "Spirit Banner" after finishing the 5K run/family walk.
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Patrick Nielander plays an authentic American Indian flute & folk music during the run/walk.
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5K Runners get final instructions before "On-Your-Mark, Get-Set, GO !! at the start in Village of West Clay, Carmel.
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The walkers line up for their start at the Spirit Run 5K Family Walk.
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Walkers approach the finish line with all smiles !
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A couple of future Olympians sprint to the finish line in front of the Carmel Clay Ambulance and Lee Nausau the camera man!
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Volunteers await the first runner at the finish line, adjacent to the registration & awards area, next to the beautiful Meeting Room building at Village of West Clay.
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Katie Rappaport, UHS student, & Emily Matthews, principal of IPS School #54, talk about the meaning of honoring the spirit of others, and gave out the random prizes.
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Joan Shea, her son Patrick, & Katie prepare to hand out the awards for the age-group finishers of the 5K run.
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Finishers enjoy "Brunch at the Village" at the finish line. Pizza and ice cream were enjoyed by all !
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Emily Matthews, principal at IPS #54, talks about taking time to appreciate the spirit of others, which was a purpose of the event.
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Pam Wright, Exec Director of "Brooke's Place" stands next to Sue Anne Gilroy, & speaks to the crowd.
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The University High School Band plays wakeup music prior to the start of the event at the Village.
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Jeff Coates reads the names of the age-group winners as Katie Rappaport & Joan Shea give out the special awards during the awards ceremony.
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Volunteers for the event smile for the camera in front of the beautiful Meeting Room building at Village of West Clay.
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Event Chairperson Sue Anne Gilroy and members of her family gather around the Spirit Banner...notice Emily Gilroy's picture on the left.
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Runners & walkers gather outside the fountain & the Meeting Room Building at the Village of West Clay prior to the start of the event.
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