Runners prepare for the start the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners prepare for the start the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners prepare for the start the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners start the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners prepare for the start the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners start the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Ridgefield's Cody Barton wins the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon with a time of 2:37:40, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Ridgefield's Cody Barton wins the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon with a time of 2:37:40, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Vancouver's Lauren Breihof was the first woman to cross the finish line with a time of 2:54:10 at the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners compete during the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners approach the 5 mile mark on Lower River Road during the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners wave to supporters during the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Kaila Crandall, #748, from Port Townsend, WA, runs in the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Ridgefield's Cody Barton wins the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon with a time of 2:37:40, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners pass the 5 mile mark on Lower River Road during the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Georgann Pierce, #899, and Dee Loper, #226, run along Lower River Road as they compete in the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Vancouver's Lauren Breihof, center, was the first woman to cross the finish line with a time of 2:54:10 at the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners start the 2011 Vancouver USA Half Marathon Sunday. Twice as many runners ran the half-marathon as compared to the marathon.

Medals wait to be handed out to finishers of the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

A cup full of Gatorade is picked up by a runner on Lower River Road during the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners eat and rehydrate after the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Runners eat and rehydrate after the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Twins Brayden, left, and Noah Lemke wait Sunday for dad Paul Lemke to finish the 2011 Vancouver USA Marathon.

Fans wait to see runners cross the finish line at the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.

Medals wait to be handed out to runners at the 2011 Vancouver U.S.A. Marathon, Sunday, June 19, 2011.