Rock 'n' Roll Marathon participants brave the rain on their way through downtown San Antonio. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report
More than 22,000 runners took to the slick streets of downtown San Antonio Sunday during the 10th annual Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll marathon.
The layer of fog that hung over the city’s skyline prior to the race’s 7:15 a.m. start transformed into a strong bout of rain about an hour in. Participants braved the wet weather, thriving on runner’s highs, spectators’ cheers, energetic music, and pure adrenaline.
San Antonio’s own Erik Burciaga finished first in the men’s marathon with a time of 2:41:59. Caroline Veltri won the women’s race, completing the 26.2-mile course in 2:56:09.
At age 72, local attorney Larry Macon completed his 2000th marathon.
Scroll through the slideshow below for more photographs of the marathon.
More than 22,000 runners assemble at the starting line in downtown San Antonio.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon participants compete in downtown San Antonio.
Participants of all ages compete in San Antonio’s 10th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
A runner gives a thumbs up during the 10th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in downtown San Antonio.
Spectators provide ihumorous messages to the runners.
A runners sports a beard and a hat during San Antonio’s 10th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
A member of the Purple Tutu society competes in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
Runners refuel during the race.
Family and friends show support for runners at the finish line.
Runners refuel with snacks after the race.
Runners cool down on Alamo Street following the 10th annual Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon.
Scott Ball
Scott Ball is San Antonio Report's photo editor and grew up in San Antonio.
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