The Nittany Lion mascot hypes up runners before the start of the race at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
Runners in the 2024 THON 5K wait in line to pick up their numbers on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 in University Park, Pa.
A sea of runners in the 2024 THON 5K wait for the race to start on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
The THON 5K sign stands in front of the Bryce Jordan Center for group photos at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
Scott Anthony and Lauren Anthony, 4, of State College, Pa. walk together to the start of the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Univeristy Park, Pa.
A group of THON members organize a race to the finish line for children at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
A dog sits at the start of the race course at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
The crowd of runners and spectators wait for the race to begin at the start line during the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
The Nittany Lion mascot helps get the crowd stretched before the start of the race at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
The Nittany Lion mascot poses with a Chiptole Boorito before the start of the race at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Univeristy Park, Pa.
A sea of runners start the race at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
The finish line waits for runners to finish at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
Beaver Stadium towers over the THON stage at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.
Gus Platt, a first year studying engineering sciences and mechanics, smiles after crossing the finish line first at the 2024 THON 5K on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in University Park, Pa.