Runners shared motivating messages on the McDonald’s Inspiration Board.
about what drives them to stay fit.
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The day offered something for the whole family—separate men’s and women’s races, a walk for everyone, and a post-race festival filled with activities. |

Beloved icon Ronald McDonald led warm-up stretches before the start of the races and walk. |

1,895 men, including many local running club members, lined up to compete in the four-miler. |
And they’re off!
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Andreas Stresemann from New York’s Upper West Side is clearly feeling fine. |

The whole event centered on fun for all ages. |

Egidio Bernardo of Weehawken, NJ, gives a friendly wave. |
Karl Dusen, winner of this year’s Scotland Run and a U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Men’s Marathon qualifier, won the men’s race in 19:42.
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The front line of this NYRR women’s team scoring race was full of local team uniforms. |

The temperature had crept up by the start of the women’s race, which began an hour after the men’s. Hats protected runners from the bright sunshine. |

Men lined the course after their race to support the women. |

North Bergen, NJ, resident Suzanne Aiello waved and smiled for the camera. |

Cathy DeVincentis of Hoboken, NJ, finished strong in 35:57. |

Aileen Conlon of the Central Park Track Club broke the tape in 22:53. |
Finishers refueled after the race with bagels and McDonald’s Apple Dippers.
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Rockland Road Runners Gerardo Hernandez (left) of the Bronx and Ricardo Hernandez (right) of West Nyack, NY, practiced teamwork. |

Warm, humid conditions demanded serious rehydration. |
WNBA New York Liberty point guard Theresa Witherspoon was on hand to dribble, shoot, and play with the kids.
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The post-race festival featured free massages for participants.
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Runners eagerly checked the results board to see how they placed. Model and television celebrity Daisy Fuentes presented awards after the race. |
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