Photos: Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer (2023)

See photos from the annual walk and run.

Oct. 1, 2023 11:34 am, Updated: Oct. 1, 2023 12:21 pm

Kirstin Brooks (center) walks with teammates from her Nipnop team during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. Brooks, who is in remission, began participating in the race four yers ago after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Walkers leave the start line during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual race and walk saw a new record high in participation with more than 16,500 participants racing or walking this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Randy Hollenbeck runs during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual race and walk saw a new record high in participation with more than 16,500 participants racing or walking this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners leave the start during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual race and walk saw a new record high in participation with more than 16,500 participants racing or walking this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Walkers and runners make their way along 2nd Ave SE during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual race and walk saw a new record high in participation with more than 16,500 participants racing or walking this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Melanie Stahlberg pauses to take a selfie during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual race and walk saw a new record high in participation with more than 16,500 participants racing or walking this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)

Runners cross the start line during the Especially For You Race Against Breast Cancer in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The annual race and walk saw a new record high in participation with more than 16,500 participants racing or walking this year. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette)