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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, December 9, 2002

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Runners raise their arms in celebration at the finish line. With about 26,500 finishers, the marathon is the fourth largest in the world, behind London, New York and Chicago.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

For many, including this runner who almost collapsed after crossing the finish line, the race was a test of endurance.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

Prince Pieter-Christiaan of Orange, the Netherlands, finished in 3 hours, 50 minutes, despite a last-minute bout with the flu.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

A U.S. Marine carries the American flag as he runs near Kahala on his way back to Kapi'olani Park.

Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser

Some of the 26,680 runners who started the 30th Honolulu Marathon begin the race under fireworks seen above Ala Moana.

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A runner heads down the stretch on Kalakaua Avenue toward the finish line at Kapi'olani Park during the 30th Honolulu Marathon.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

Patrick Kent, a math teacher at Kailua Intermediate School, hands out sponges to runners.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser

The marathon included 12 Santas, one Spider-Man, and a host of other costumed contestants, including these runners from Japan Airlines.

Jeff Widener • The Honolulu Advertiser

Frank Shorter, gold medalist in the 1972 Olympics marathon, gets a massage after finishing his first marathon in several years.

Deborah Booker • The Honolulu Advertiser