KEEPING THEM HYDRATED: A contingent of volunteers ensured that both runners and walkers had plenty of water and, of course, doughboys thanks to the generosity of Iggy’s.

ALL THE WAY FROM CALIFORNIA: Bill and Kay Dye of Mount Shasta, California, whose son, Josh, 27, first showed signs of Ataxiatelangiectasia (A-T) at the age of 13, learned of the Doughboy Dash on Facebook and flew east to be a part of it. They have enjoyed their short stay so much that they plan to return with the whole family. Mayor Scott Avedisian was delighted with their enthusiasm for Warwick.

STOPPING FOR A BITE: Jacob Pikul was in the lead when he pulled into the halfway mark of the Doughboy Dash 5K. He was soon passed, but that didn’t faze him, for Pikul decided to see if he could be the first to complete the race and eat all six of the doughboys he was handed. Most in the dash passed up the doughboys.

THEY MAKE A TEAM: David Gravino of Iggy’s gives a hug to Andrew Martin, who suffers from A-T. The Doughboy Dash was created four years ago as a means to raise research funds for the disease that affects about one in 40,000 children. Andrew did the dash in a wheelchair, as did Zach McMillen, 10, also of Warwick.

HIGH FIVE FOR THE DOUGHBOY: Cathy Martin, whose son Andrew was the inspiration for the first Doughboy Dash hosted by her Warwick Neck neighbor David Gravino at his and his sister’s establishment, Iggy’s in Oakland Beach, gives the mascot a high five.

A DELIBERATE EATER: Ben Sayles was among the first of the boys to arrive at the halfway point in the dash. He went for the doughboys, but he’s not a fast eater. He savored the treats while othere gulped them down. Here, Christine Sayles urges him to eat a little faster.