Photo above by Drew: Crossing the bridge and heading toward the Pentagon, Nikolaus Holder (14) of Fort Washington, MD earned a gold star for taking the male 14 & younger age group honors (1:15:47 net time).

Nearing the Finish Line
Top photo by Drew: Laurie Dempsey (37) of Alexandria, VA averaged 7:00 miles and finished in 1:09:59 (net).

Second photo by Drew: West Point cadet David Swanson (19) accomplished the day's mission in 1:16:10 (net).

Third photo by Kathy: Bert Rodriguez (28) of Arlington, VA crossed the finish line in 18th place (53:57).

Women Who Raced Ahead
Photos by Kathy, top photo: Lauren Manero (26) of Fort Belvoir, VA won her age group (1:00:14).

Second photo: Another age group winner, Christy Carrara (32) of Hudson, MA needed only 1:02:41 for her tour of Washington.

Third photo: An ace among masters, Cindy Conant (46) of Kensington, MD cruised in at 1:07:26.

Surviving the October Heat
Photos by Kathy, top photo: Brian Demarco (32) of Washington, DC outmarched many (1:09:41 net).

Second photo: Visitor John Fuller (47) enjoyed the moment of completion (1:11:08 net).

Third photo: They did it together, from start to finish. Mark Metrinko (25) and Brooke Lyons (26) of Alexandria, VA celebrated a win-win situation.

There was a fatality at the finish line, identified by the Washington Post as Michael Banner (25) of Fairfax, VA. Read about Michael Banner

Read Jim Hage's race day story, "Brazilian Beach Party."

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