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\"The<\/a>

The 2015 Pittsburgh Marathon starts on Liberty Avenue. (Bob Donaldson\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Runners<\/a>

Runners clog Liberty Avenue near Grant Street. (Steve Mellon\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The marathon has sold out each year since its return in 2009.
(Andrew Rush\/Post-Gazette)
<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Elite<\/a>

Elite runners leave the Strip District and head over the 16th Street Bridge. (Larry Roberts\/Post-Gazette)
<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A crowd gathers on the Rachel Carson Bridge to cheer on the elite runners. (Steve Mellon\/Post-Gazette)
<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Runners<\/a>

Runners navigate their way through the Pittsburgh Marathon course. (Andrew Rush\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Crowd<\/a>

Crowd cheers runners as they cross the Andy Warhol Bridge. (Andrew Rush\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A flag-waving runner makes his way across the Andy Warhol Bridge. (Steve Mellon\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Lead<\/a>

Lead runners in the half-marathon race through the North Side. (Larry Roberts\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A cow sighting on the North Side. (Steve Mellon\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Erica<\/a>

Erica Liang and the band Working Breed entertained the runners as they turned off of Lincoln Avenue on the North Side. (Steve Mellon\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A marathon participant dressed as Captain America runs on Carson Street in the South Side during the 2015 Pittsburgh Marathon, on Sunday, May 3, 2015. (Michael Henninger\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Chad<\/a>

Chad Nowak of the South Side watches from the roof of an apartment building on Carson Street. (Michael Henninger\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A hand cyclist rides down Carson Street at its intersection with 12th Street. (Michael Henninger\/Post-Gazette)
<\/p><\/div>\n

\"A<\/a>

A runner cools off at a water station on Carson Street on the South Side. (Michael Henninger\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Dave<\/a>

Dave Meal of Wexford urges on runners on Carson Street in the South Side. (Michael Henninger\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"The<\/a>

The Pittsburgh Marathon is one of 20 largest marathons and half marathon events in the United States. (Bob Donaldson\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"All<\/a>

All wrapped, a runner makes his way down North Braddock Avenue in Homewood. (Nate Guidry\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Pittsburgh<\/a>

Pittsburgh marathon volunteer Jo Ann Moore waves to runners as they make there way down Frankstown Avenue in Homewood. (Nate Guidry\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Volunteer<\/a>

Volunteer Erica Motley cheers and hands water to runners as they make their way down Frankstown Avenue in Homewood. (Nate Guidry\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"One<\/a>

One runner juggles. (Bob Donaldson\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"'Big<\/a>

‘Big Fish’ John Hollenberger, of Pittsburgh, followed wife Jennifer to the finish line at the 2015 Pittsburgh Marathon. (Bob Donaldson\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Runners<\/a>

Runners celebrate as they cross the finish line. (Steve Mellon\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Garrett<\/a>

Garrett Jeffries, from South Oakland, cools down after finishing. (Larry Roberts\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Clara<\/a>

Clara Santucci is covered by the American flag after finishing the Pittsburgh Marathon. Santucci, who was the first female marathon winner last year, wins again. (Bob Donaldson\/Post-Gazette)<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Runner<\/a>

Runner in distress at the end of the race. (Bob Donaldson\/Post-Gazette)
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