Evan Hallford, 14, of Union sprints down the walking path at Bonita Lakes Saturday during the State Games of Mississippi 5k Road Race. Hallford was the overall top finisher with a time of 18:38:5.

photos by Thomas Howard / The Meridian Star

Athletes throughout Mississippi raced around Bonita Lakes Saturday for the State Games of Mississippi 5k Road Race. The race, which featured both running and walking divisions, and a kid’s fun run, kicked off a weekend of competitions in running, archery, soccer and more.