Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies 5K

Story and photos by Margarita Marshall -- The Riverdale Mental Health Association (RMHA) held its 4th Annual “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies” 5K on Sunday morning, March 10th, 2013. Here participants are registering for this fundraising and community-building Run/Walk event at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx.

Participants attach their bibs.

Runners kick off the run at 11am in front of the stadium in Van Cortlandt Park.

Jeremy Schaap ESPN reporter (left) is the honorary starter of the 5K.

Participants warm up prior to the start of the event.

Emily Ross, 44, shares her 2nd place age group win with her son Josh, 6.

A RMHA employee holds up a proclamation presented by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. at the event.