26th annual Atlanta hunger walk

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26th annual Atlanta hunger walk

As estimated 10,000 people took part in the 26th annual Atlanta hunger walk Sunday.

The 5k runners led off the start of the walk/run in front of Turner Field. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

Everyone was called up near the stage for a group warm up and stretch before the walk/run, including this group from Dekalb School of the Arts Beta Club (center). The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief progr

The skyline is visible as the walkers are near the end their walk near Turner Field after looping downtown. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

Walkers pass under the Olympic Rings on Capitol Avenue as they head downtown, turning around at Auburn Street and finishing back at the Stadium. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

The street was packed as the walkers crossed over I20 on their way downtown. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

The 5k runners are a blur as they take off in front of Turner Field. The Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta.

Walk Marshals from Chamblee High School cheer on the walkers near the end of the race. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

The "Stratogeezers", including drummer Mike Perez and guitar and bass player Thom Brewer entertain the walkers as they head down Capitol Ave. The Seed and Feed Marching Abominable Band kicked off runners and walkers, and other entertainment groups kept the beat going along the route. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown.

Walkers pass under the Olympic Rings on Capitol Avenue as they head downtown, turning around at Auburn Street and finishing back at the Stadium. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta.

L to R, Jessica Mayweather, Fiona Thomas, and Melita McGowan lead a group from Tri-Cities High School in East Point in a little dancing to warm up before the walk/run at Turner Field. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits.

L to R, Olivia Veira, 15, and Hunter Rust, 14, from Grady High School in Atlanta, huddle up to stay warm before the race. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

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The 5k runners led off the start of the walk/run in front of Turner Field. The 26th annual hunger walk in downtown Atlanta. More than 10,000 participants were expected to gather at Turner Field to run and walk the 5K route through Downtown Atlanta. Hunger Walk/Run benefits the Atlanta Community Food Bank and five other local nonprofits with hunger relief programs.

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