Run for the Lakes took place Saturday

For the second year in a row, the Run for the Lakes Marathon was done virtually Saturday, April 24.

The start of the race was filmed on Facebook Live at the Nisswa Community Center parking lot with fan favorites the banana and Rex from the Pixar movie Toy Story leading warmups.

The Facebook Live was viewed over 2,000 times as of Sunday, April 25.

The 310 particiants have until Friday, April 30, to submit their time.

Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Virtual Start

1/2: Race Chair Kelley Asbury addresses the camera during the Facebook Live virtual race start for the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes Saturday, April 24, 2021, at the Nisswa Community Center parking area. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

2/2: Leana Nelson (dressed as a banana) and Kyle Wikstrom (dressed as Rex from Toy Story) lead people in toe touches during warmups as part of the Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes virtual start streaming live on Facebook Saturday, April 25, 2021, at the Nisswa Community Center parking area. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch