071028-N-0502M-107 WASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2007) - More than 22,000 participants participate in the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon. Tamrat Ayalew, of Ethiopia, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2:22:18. The first Marine Corps Marathon began in 1976 with nearly 2,000 participants. It is the largest marathon in the world that does not offer prize money, earning its nickname, ÒThe People's Marathon.Ó Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Monica McCoy (RELEASED) US Navy 071028-N-0502M-107 More than 22,000 participants participate in the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon.
071028-N-0502M-107 WASHINGTON (Oct. 28, 2007) - More than 22,000 participants participate in the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon. Tamrat Ayalew, of Ethiopia, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2:22:18. The first Marine Corps Marathon began in 1976 with nearly 2,000 participants. It is the largest marathon in the world that does not offer prize money, earning its nickname, ÒThe People's Marathon.Ó Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Monica McCoy (RELEASED) US Navy 071028-N-0502M-107 More than 22,000 participants participate in the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon. Tamrat Ayalew, of Ethiopia, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2-22-18
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