The Steamboat Springs Running Sereis got underway on May 3 with the 23rd annual Spirit Challenge 5K/10K. Derek Leidigh won the men's 5-kilometer in 19:37. Chris Adams finished second at 23:49, and Joel Rae came in third at 24:34. On the women's side, Lisa Adams took the top spot with a time of 24:42. Rebecca Williams came in second with a time of 28:28, and Deborah Freeman finished third in 29:28.

In the 10-kilometer race, Bernie Boettcher finished first with a time of 36:47. Allen Belshaw (left) finished second at 40:33, and Jack Burger finished third at 45:06. Darby Dale-Burger finished first in the women's 10-kilometer race with a time of 45:26. Mary Schutte followed in second with a time of 49:00, and Kristin Wilson came in third at 49:10.

Darby Dale-Burger finished first in the women's 10-kilometer race with a time of 45:26.

Some runners added the challenge of pushing thier children during the race.

Snow cover mountain tops allowed for great scenery along the 10K course.

With the sun out, the track turned into a mud pit.

Family's gather at the track after the race.