1. The runners take flight!
2. #113 Rebecca Roberts (34) of Silver Spring, MD leads #13 John Ogungbemi (white cap) of Ellicott City, MD and #72 Lesley Schaffer (blue t-shirt and cap) of Washington, DC.
3. The finish area is ready for the runners.
4. The finish area cones are always a welcome sight.
5. Plenty of food at the food tables.
6. Missy Flynn of Newton, PA ran 24:26 for 2nd in the 35-39 age division and 6th overall.
7. The Capital Running Company staff enjoys a moment in the sun.
8. Chris Hamley (33) of Washington, DC won easily in 16:19.
9. George Folta III (30) of Norfolk, VA ran 18:32 for 2nd place.
10. Gregory Price (42) of Washington, DC ran 18:44 for 3rd overall and top master.
11. Jeff Mang (41) of Hyattsville, MD ran 19:19 for 4th overall and 2nd master.
12. Another fine runner.
13. Michael Golash (55) of Washington, DC ran 19:29 for an age group 1st.
14. Roland Hill (59) of Washington, DC unleashed a 21:08 for 2nd in his age group.
15. #82 Brett Mills (15) of Reston, VA strolls through the finish chute as Peter Blank (left) and Thomas Hicks (right) battle in a final sprint.
16. Kathleen Bell (29) of Washington, DC was 1st woman in 21:35.
17. Rebecca Roberts (34) of Silver Spring, MD ran 22:29 for 3rd place.
18. Legendary Philip Cephas of Washington, DC finishes another great race.
19. Deb Hasfurther (22) of Washington, DC was 4th female and 1st in her age group, running a 23:48.
20. As Deb Hasfurther walks through the chute, Melinda Maxfield (24) of Washington, DC captures 2nd in her age group with a 23:52.
21. Lars Hydle (23) of Washington, DC was 3rd in his age group with 26:02.
22. Drummers provided music to pump up the runners.
23. Another friendly member of the Capital Running Company staff.
24. The Capital Running Company staff - willing to climb any obstacle to efficient race administration.
25. Even iron is no obstacle to the hard-working Capital Running Company staff.