On your marks, get set, go. Shot fired. Run. AHS’ annual CincoK kicked off outside the jock lobby on Sunday, May 4 with sophomore Risky Alverado taking home the trophy. The CincoK is an event that helps raise money to provide scholarships that are given to athletes. Students, parents and families had the choice to walk or run for approximately 3.2 miles around neighborhoods near Annandale. The CincoK is not only a fundraiser, but it also promotes a healthy and athletic lifestyle.

“It is a great community event that promotes healthy living,” senior Lewis Folli said. 

There were volunteers who helped guide and cheer on runners to inspire them to continue to run through the course. Volunteers were also given the job to time runners as they crossed the finish line. AHS girls lacrosse team supported the runners by handing them water as they passed by.

Others helped with the fundraiser by helping direct runners and others who helped make sure that runners or walkers did not go into the street.  Previous volunteers and runners returned this year to continue to support the CincoK. 

“Last year I watched and supported. This is my second year,” Folli said, “My job was to direct people [runners] so they went the right way.”

The CincoK came to an end with junior Aviad Gebrehiwot, 2014’s Mr. Annandale, awarding the winners of the race their trophies. Alverado was titled the first boy to finish the race and AHS track coach Ivy Roe came in first under the women’s category.

Winners received a trophy and wore a sombrero hat to celebrate their win.

Students and community members are encouraged to participate in the race whether they can win or not. 

“It was fun and cool but not a lot of the people went, mostly people from distance track went,” sophomore Michael Hang said.

Even though they turnout was not as high as expected, many participants enjoyed their time running with their friends and family.