Hundreds of runners took part in Wednesday night's 27th annual Boley Centers Jingle Bell Run, starting from St. Petersburg's Pier. Runners and walkers wore holiday decorations and hats for the 3-mile and 1-mile routes along the waterfront. The walkers and runners were glowing with neon necklaces as luminarias lighted waterfront pathways to guide their way. The event benefits the Boley Centers, which help those with mental disabilities, the homeless and youths in the bay area.