Runners launch from the start line of the All Ohio Ballon Fest 5k Run at Mill Valley Central Park Friday evening. Nearly 80 participants competed in the event, which followed the Jim Simmons trail before snaking its way through the City of Marysville and coming to an end near the intersection Sixth and Main streets. The run serves as a lead-in to the 42nd annual All Ohio Balloon Fest which takes place at the Union County Airport this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
(Journal Tribune photo by Kevin Behrens)