Cuddles the CareSource bear sits atop a Guilford Fire Department truck on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Emily Song carries a SongStrong flag as Mike Strong looks on prior to the start of the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Mike Song, middle, and Kristen Song, holding flag, are shown prior to the start of the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Cuddles the CareSource bear stands with race participants at the Guilford Fairgrounds prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k at the Guilford Fairgrounds on June 8. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Kristen Song holds a SongStrong flag while talking with children prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k at the Guilford Fairgrounds on June 8. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Scott Markovich addresses race participants at the Guilford Fairgrounds prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k at the Guilford Fairgrounds on June 8. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT 3rd District) addresses race participants at the Guilford Fairgrounds prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT 3rd District) addresses race participants at the Guilford Fairgrounds prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 as Daniel Montgomery (59), Mike Strong (25), and Scott Markovich (1174) look on. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Daniel Montgomery (59), and Scott Markovich (1174) watch as Mike Strong addresses race participants prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Runners stand at the start line during the National Anthem at the Guilford Fairgrounds prior to the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Racers make their way past the starting line at the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Racers make their way past the starting line at the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Racers make their way past the starting line at the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Spectators applaud as racers make their way past the starting line at the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier

Participants make their way past the starting line at the start of the SongStrong 5k on June 8 at the Guilford Fairgrounds. The annual 5k is one several events from the non-profit SongStrong which celebrates the life of Ethan Miller Song who passed away at the age of 15 in 2018. According to the SongStrong website proceeds raised from their events support Ethan’s favorite causes and engaging people in activities that he loved; rescuing animals, helping the disadvantaged, sports, and honoring our military veterans. Wesley Bunnell / The Courier