PHOTOS: Community Gathers for Hyattsvile Fire Department's 5 Mile Run and Open House

About 200 people came to run, cheer on runners and explore the open house at the 5-mile road race on Saturday morning.

The event took place to raise funds for the department’s fire prevention programs and volunteer fire/EMS operations.

"It's a great event," said Deputy Fire Chief Matt Leonard, "It brings all the members [of the fire department] and the community together. It's our biggest event of the year."

The winners of the race received gift certificates from the

Matt Deters was the first male to finish with a time of 29:21.

Merli Kaplan was the first female to complete the race with a time of 37:47.

Take a look at the photos to find more information about the event.