Chief among them

  • Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run.
    Participants take off from the starting line in the Fun Run.
  • Ari Mata, 10, a student at Wolf Ranch Elementary School, is seen with her mom Nani Mata, right, as they near the finish line in the Fun Run.
    Ari Mata, 10, a student at Wolf Ranch Elementary School, is seen with her mom Nani Mata, right, as they near the finish line in the Fun Run.
  • 6-year-old Eleanor Cruz enjoys a Chula Hoop, similar to a traditional Hula Hoop, but with added weight built in as she participates in the fitness fair.
    6-year-old Eleanor Cruz enjoys a Chula Hoop, similar to a traditional Hula Hoop, but with added weight built in as she participates in the fitness fair.
  • 6-year-old Payton Phelps, with a group from the YMCA of Georgetown, participates in a tug o' war in the fitness fair
    6-year-old Payton Phelps, with a group from the YMCA of Georgetown, participates in a tug o' war in the fitness fair
  • Ashley Doblado and her son Cruz, 4, join hands as they prepare to cross the finish line in the Fun Run.
    Ashley Doblado and her son Cruz, 4, join hands as they prepare to cross the finish line in the Fun Run.
  • Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida (back left, sunglasses, no cap) stands with Georgetown I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil (in black baseball cap) as they prepare to run in the 5K race.
    Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida (back left, sunglasses, no cap) stands with Georgetown I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil (in black baseball cap) as they prepare to run in the 5K race.
  • Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida (center left, sunglasses, no cap) and Dr. Devin Padavil, Georgetown I.S.D. Superintendent (black baseball cap, next to Tchida) participate in the 5K race.
    Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida (center left, sunglasses, no cap) and Dr. Devin Padavil, Georgetown I.S.D. Superintendent (black baseball cap, next to Tchida) participate in the 5K race.
  • Noelle Swartz and Melody Lusk (pushing Noelle) were members of an Ainsley's Angels team participating in the 5K race.
    Noelle Swartz and Melody Lusk (pushing Noelle) were members of an Ainsley's Angels team participating in the 5K race.
  • Ainsley's Angels team member Brooke Crosby is assisted by Betsy Post as they participate in the 5K race.
    Ainsley's Angels team member Brooke Crosby is assisted by Betsy Post as they participate in the 5K race.
  • Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida runs in the 5K race during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event.
    Georgetown Police Chief Cory Tchida runs in the 5K race during the 12th Annual Chase the Chief event.
  • Georgetown I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil competes in the 5K race.
    Georgetown I.S.D. Superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil competes in the 5K race.
  • Georgetown High student Kamrin Gordon, 17, sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the races begin.
    Georgetown High student Kamrin Gordon, 17, sings the Star-Spangled Banner before the races begin.
  • 6-year-old Austin Fleming, left, gets encouragement from his dad Brian Fleming, right, as they near the finish line together in the 5K race.
    6-year-old Austin Fleming, left, gets encouragement from his dad Brian Fleming, right, as they near the finish line together in the 5K race.
  • Cooper, a German Shorthaired Pointer, relaxes with Diana Esquivel after they ran together in the 5K race. Cooper also received a finishers medal.
    Cooper, a German Shorthaired Pointer, relaxes with Diana Esquivel after they ran together in the 5K race. Cooper also received a finishers medal.

    The 12th Annual Chase the Chief event held at East View High School on Sunday, March 3, 2024 included a Fun Run, a 5K race and a fitness fair.   Proceeds help fund grants for physical education programs at Georgetown area schools.  The two races included approximately 1,800 participants. Contact the Sun at ads@wilcosun.com to order high-quality photo reprints.