Photos: Dappled light, apple might

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

A fall sun glistens through autumn leaves, lighting the way for this sprite of a runner as she dashes over a boardwalk and through the woods at Lynnwood Elementary School last Friday afternoon during the annual Apple Fun Run.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

A trio of other students, with shirts that read, “Girls rule,” “Love,” and “Lynnwood” — find their way through those same woods to come out and run toward the finish line, hoping their parents can catch a glimpse of them.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

At the end, a pony-tailed girl gives a tentative high five to enthusiastic schoolmates who reach out in congratulations. The prize for every runner: a rich, red apple.

The Enterprise — Michael Koff

Healthy eating: A boy wastes no time, sinking his teeth into his juicy reward.