Ronald McDonald character runs through cloud of smoke

November 19, 2011 | 4:10 p.m. CST

Tony Rigdon, dressed as Ronald McDonald, runs through a screen of smoke at the beginning of the Cross Country Xtreme race Saturday at the Midway Travel Plaza. Earlier, Rigdon had a full Ronald McDonald costume that looked as if he was riding an ostrich.

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