Participants gather for the reading of the rules before the start of the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run at Whale Harbor Saturday, April 9, 2022. Proceeds from the event hosted by Chi Sigma sorority go toward scholarships given to Coral Shores High School graduating seniors as well as help for local families in need. Photo by Doug Finger
Dressed in costumes and wearing unique hats, runners took their mark for the annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run over Whale Harbor Bridge in Islamorada on April 9. Runners were met with a doughnut as they made the half-mile trek. Put on by the Chi Sigma Sorority, the fourth annual event raised money for scholarships for graduating seniors at Coral Shores High School and local families. A free pancake breakfast was provided by Coastal Realty.
Participants gather before the start of the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run at Whale Harbor. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyA crying William Hart receives his award for littlest runner during the 4th annual Scale. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyAngela O’Meara participates in the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyMonroe County Sheriff’s Deputy Nelson Sanchez makes his way back across Whale Harbor bridge with a donut hole in hand. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyFirst Place finisher Rex Zimmerman heads for the finish line. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyParticipants gather for a group photo before the start of the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklySecond place finisher Julia Lozano receives her awards during the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run. DOUG FINGER/Keys Weekly Participants gather for the reading of the rules. DOUG FINGER/Keys WeeklyParticipants gather before the start of the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run at Whale Harbor Saturday, April 9, 2022. Proceeds from the event hosted by Chi Sigma sorority go toward scholarships given to Coral Shores High School graduating seniors as well as help for local families in need. Photo by Doug FingerParticipants head north on Whale Harbor Bridge during the 4th annual Scale the Whale Bridge Run Saturday, April 9, 2022. Proceeds from the event hosted by Chi Sigma sorority go toward scholarships given to Coral Shores High School graduating seniors as well as help for local families in need. Photo by Doug Finger