The 2nd annual Salmon Run and Bake brought fish and fun for all ages to Joint Base Lewis-McChord Sept. 13.

The event featured live music, a salmon bake, a 5K and 12K chip-timed race and a half-mile fun run for kids. All of the kid's fun-run participants received a participation medal.

Capt. Jackie A. Anderson, a physician at JBLM, said she enjoyed the opportunity to get out and enjoy the day with her family.

"It was a great way to enjoy the nice weather while incorporating some physical activity," said Anderson. "We try to get out and run as a family quite a bit."

Anderson and her family joined more than 400 other participants from the JBLM community at the unique event, which is just one of many running events organized by the Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation at JBLM.

>>> Capt. Jackie A. Anderson, a physician at JBLM, runs with her son, Jackson, during a half-mile fun run for kids at the 2nd annual Salmon Run and Bake. Photo credit: Staff Sgt. Adam C. Keith

"It takes a lot of coordination and planning to put on an event like this," said Lizza Lockett, the DFMWR intramural coordinator on JBLM. "We usually plan months out to make sure everything is in place. We've already planned and are starting to organize the Turkey Trot run in November."

Lizza said the runs are really popular with the JBLM community and, while they are a lot of work, she enjoys seeing people come out to the events.

"I'm (happy) when I get to see people getting out and having fun while being active," she said. "The Salmon Run is a great event because it's one of the few races that we have a run just for kids."

"We will definitely have another Salmon Run next year," she added.

>>> Runners begin the 12k race at the 2nd annual Salmon Run and Bake at JBLM. Photo credit: Staff Sgt. Adam C. Keith

Anderson said she hoped her kids learned to appreciate the importance of physical activity from events like the Salmon Run.

"I hope my kids enjoy it and they don't feel like it's something that's a lot of work, but rather a fun thing so they are more inclined to be active," she said. "As a physician, health and personal fitness are a vital part of my job and my personal life, they are definitely intertwined."

>>> It's not a Salmon Run and Bake unless there is salmon. ... Photo credit: Staff Sgt. Adam C. Keith