CLEARWATER, Fla. — Hundreds of people fell just short of smashing a Guinness World Record in Pinellas County on Sunday, but helping kids in need was the real motivation.

Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson hosted its ninth annual motorcycle toy run on a mission to break the record for being the largest ever, which was set in 2014 in the United Kingdom.

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1,200 people participated in Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson ninth annual motorcycle run 

More than 2,000 toys were collected and will be donated to Lealman Fire District to be distributed to kids in need

Participants were hopeful to break the Guinness World Record for the largest motorcycle toy run, but were short on toys

Thousands of dollars were also raised to support veterans and first responders

1,200 motorcycles took part in the massive event.

Donna Henry brought lots of holiday cheer with her festive attire and motorcycle decked out in tinsel and lights.

“This is decorated more than our house is,” Henry said about her motorcycle. “Biggest turnout I’ve ever been to and I’ve been doing these for quite some time.”

The riders brought more than 2,000 toys to be donated to Lealman Fire Rescue. They will get them to kids in need. It’s the most toys this motorcycle run has ever collected.

To break the record, all the toys had to stay strapped down to the motorcycles for the entirety of the ride across Pinellas County. The ride was roughly 15 miles, and it took about two hours to complete.

“It makes this year even more special because not only with our ninth annual, but it’s a chance to really hit something big for the whole world. For the USA to get a world record for giving toys to kids, what a cool thing, it’s the greatest,” said Bert King, owner of Bert’s Barracuda Harley Davidson.

They’ve gotten close to the record over the years, but this is the first time a Guinness adjudicator was there to take down the official count of participants and toys.

“I’d love to be where the kids are when they get these gifts. I’d love to see the smiles on their faces, that means a lot to me,” Henry said.

They were short 49 toys to break the Guinness record.

They also raised more than $17,000 for Bert’s Barracuda Charity, which supports veterans and first responders.