The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. A Naval color guard marches out the flags following the National Anthem. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. Here, the mixed age group kicks off the days’ events with the earliest heat. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. The Capital Building made for a great early morning backdrop as runners ran down Pennsylvania Ave. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. In addition to the mile-long race, a push-up challenge tested participants’ upper body strength. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

Daniel Ritter crosses first during the second heat of the 2017 Navy Mile fun run held in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. In addition to the mile-long race, a push-up challenge tested participants’ upper body strength. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. In addition to the mile-long race, a push-up challenge tested participants’ upper body strength. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. Teddie, the mascot of the Washington Nationals, came to hand out medals to runners and take photos with the kids. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)

The annual Navy Mile fun run took place in Washington on Oct. 1, 2017, with runners of all ages turning out to participate. (Michael S. Darnell/Stars and Stripes)