More than 15,000 pink-clad walkers and runners participate in Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

More than 15,000 walkers and runners wearing pink took part in the 25th annual Susan G. Komen Orange County Race for the Cure on Sunday in Newport Beach.

Participants laced up their shoes for the 5k run and walk around the Fashion Island shopping center. A kids one-mile fun run and a breast cancer survivor parade also took place.

This year’s race had more than 445 teams; the largest was the 330-member First American Caring For Our Community team, according to a news release.

Event organizers said Monday that they expect to meet their fundraising goal of more than $2 million, which will be used to aid breast cancer awareness, education and services.

“We were truly blown away by the support of all those who share our dream of one day living in a world without breast cancer,” said Lisa Wolter, executive director of Komen Orange County. “As we celebrate 25 years, this race marks a special milestone for our organization and the breast health community — decreased mortality rates, better treatment options and more local breast health resources — but there is still so much left to do in our communities.”