Runners start getting impatient before the race.

Wheelchair racers lead the pack of marathoners.

The wheelchair racers were the first to start the race.

Many of the wheelchair racers used state-of-art machines.

A Howitzer signals the start of the 28th Marine Corps Marathon.

18,000 participants are on the move.

People came from all over the world to participate in the Marine Corp Marathon.

Stars and Stripes decorate the race.

The runners start the marathon at the Iwo Jima Monument, which is a tribute to past, present, and future Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775.

While running the Marathon participants also got to see many historical places throughout Washington, D.C.

Many people came out to the race to cheer on family and friends who ran the 26 mile marathon.

"The Bunny Man", Doug McKlein, finds his second wind during the race.

The woman's American record for the Marathon is 2:21:16 which is held by Deena Drossin. These twin girls have double the chance of beating that record!

Runners were seen with American flags and patriotic sports gear.

Voluteers were ready to pass out water to the runners.