And they're off!

The team from PS 215 in Gravesend, Brooklyn, along with District 21 Representative Judy Gerowitz (far left) and UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell (front left).

Gearing up for the raffle are (from left to right) Linda Pearson, a retired teacher; Giovanni Espinoza from PS 156, Galia Weiss from MS 366 and Adriana O'Hagan from MS 518.

Teachers from PS 186 in Bellerose, Queens are ready to race.

The event's youngest runner was 6-month-old Jasper Ng, here with his mom Yuting and dad Walter of PS 94 in Sunset Park.

In the shadow of roller coasters, the course took participants near the iconic Nathan's at Coney Island.

UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Rich Mantell (left), who organized the event, stands with Brooklyn Cyclones mascot Sandy the Seagull and the male and female winners of the race, Victor Acevedo and Vicki Primiano.

Stacy Lozupone of PS 369 in Brooklyn crosses the finish with her son Shea.

The finish line took runners across home plate.

Guidance Counselors Chapter Leader Rosemarie Thompson (second from right) celebrates with her team.

After the race, participants relaxed on the field.