Miles for Meso is a Mesothelioma Awareness Day race and fun run/walk dedicated to building awareness and funding research.

Racers prepare for the start of the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants make their way to the starting line at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

John Simmons talks to the crowd at 1st Annual Miles for Meso

John Simmons and Julie Gundlach at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

John Simmons and Julie Gundlach talking to the crowd at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants at the start line of the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants ready to start the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants ready to start the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants lined up at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants ready to start at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants ready to start the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants ready to start the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Julie Gundlach speaking to the crowd at the start of the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Julie Gundlach speaking to the crowd at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants ready to start the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Julie Gundlach speaks to the crowd at the 1st Annual Miles for Meso

Participants look toward the flag as the National Anthem is sang

John Simmons removes his hat as the National Anthem is sang

Participants look toward the flag as the National Anthem is sang

Participants look toward the flag as the National Anthem is sang

Participants look toward the flag as the National Anthem is sang

Participants look toward the flag as the National Anthem is sang

Miles for Meso voluteers look on as the racers prepare to start the race

Participants start the 1st Annual Miles for Meso