The Angel Run Half Marathon was held on April 11, 2015. Organized by Andrea Terna and Maria Esquivel, this event is a tribute Kelsey Knepprath, whose friendship touched the hearts of her Montgomery ISD colleagues, and Kelsey’s younger sister, Sara Hartnett. The story of Kelsey and Andrea’s friendship is best told in Andrea’s own words, and you can find that story here. This year’s event took place in the planned community of Woodforest, just prior to the “Bourne to Be Wild” event, celebrating the opening of the Deerbourne Ridge neighborhood. I want to provide a special note of thanks to Gracepoint Homes, who was the race photo sponsor for this event. Proceeds from the event support scholarships to Montgomery ISD students. If you would like to contribute, you can contact the race here.
The Pre-Race Events
Prior to the race, the runners and volunteers were treated to a special performance by the Lone Star Elementary Singing Stars.
Lone Star Elementary Singing Stars perform the National Anthem.
Lone Star Elementary Singing Stars performing before the race start.
The Angel Run Starts
The race started out with lots of anticipation and a lot of energy.
A member of the Splendora Youth Running Club prepares for the start of his first half marathon race.
The gun sounds and the half marathon runners start the first event of the morning.
The 5k and 10k runners are off to a fast start!
Runners of all ages came out.
The race included kids of all ages. Sometimes a little teamwork was needed!
Participants relaxing with their well earned medals.
So much intensity from the littlest runners.
A little teamwork near the finish line.
Two members of the Splendora Youth Running Club working hard to finish their run.
Smiles from this group of runners as they finish together.
Love the connection between these two!
Racers celebrated their run.
The energy remained high for these runners, even as they approached the finish of their races.
Smiles and celebrations as the runners approach the finish.
Smiles and celebrations as the runners approach the finish.
Smiles and celebrations as the runners approach the finish.
Smiles and celebrations as the runners approach the finish.
A fun, family event.
It was truly wonderful to see so many families involved in the event together, participating in the race and in the fun events after the race.
Happy faces before the start of the race.
A great race for Mom and Dad, with face painting and fun activities for the kids.
Angel Run: a wonderful tribute to lost sisters
What started from mourning the loss of their friend has grown into a fun family event, and a wonderful tribute to these two sisters. Well done, Andrea and Maria.
Maria Esquivel and Andrea Terna, organizers of the Angel Run Half Marathon.
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