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The 2021 IMT Des Moines Marathon runs through downtown

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Hirut Guangul of Ethiopia won the womenÕs division during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Hirut Guangul of Ethiopia won the womenÕs division during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Adam Bohach of Decorah finished in third place overall during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Adam Bohach of Decorah finished in third place overall during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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A runner stops for a strip of bacon at a bacon station on Kingman Boulevard during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
A runner stops for a strip of bacon at a bacon station on Kingman Boulevard during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Michelle Shappee of Houston, Texas, competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Michelle Shappee of Houston, Texas, competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners pause for a group photo during the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners pause for a group photo during the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Pamela Rainey gives a thumbs up as she makes her way along the running route during the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Pamela Rainey gives a thumbs up as she makes her way along the running route during the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Friends and family of marathon competitors hold signs as runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Friends and family of marathon competitors hold signs as runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Pari Brown of Ankeny makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Pari Brown of Ankeny makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Two teams from the Iowa chapter of My Team Triumph make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Two teams from the Iowa chapter of My Team Triumph make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Ben Ludwig competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Ben Ludwig competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Abisoye Adekanmbi of New York makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Abisoye Adekanmbi of New York makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Anand Balasubramanian competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Anand Balasubramanian competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Ben Jaskowiak of Des Moines grabs a cup of water as he makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Jaskowiak placed fifth overall.
Ben Jaskowiak of Des Moines grabs a cup of water as he makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Jaskowiak placed fifth overall.
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Sarah Bakula makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Sarah Bakula makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Alli Gustafson competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Alli Gustafson competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Luke Kibet, left, leads the pack of leaders along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Kibet placed second.
Luke Kibet, left, leads the pack of leaders along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Kibet placed second.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners pass by strips of bacon as they make their way east on Kingman Boulevard during the 2021 IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners pass by strips of bacon as they make their way east on Kingman Boulevard during the 2021 IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Leah Klejch makes her way along the route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Leah Klejch makes her way along the route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Gene Adams of Decorah makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Gene Adams of Decorah makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Sarah Smith competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Sarah Smith competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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A student at Roosevelt High School hands out water at a water station during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
A student at Roosevelt High School hands out water at a water station during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Ben Anderson makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Ben Anderson makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Hirut Guangul of Ethiopia won the womenÕs division during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Hirut Guangul of Ethiopia won the womenÕs division during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Jennifer Tremmel makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Jennifer Tremmel makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Adam Bohach of Decorah finished in third place overall during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Adam Bohach of Decorah finished in third place overall during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Friends and family of marathon competitors hold signs as runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Friends and family of marathon competitors hold signs as runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Melissa Vega makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Melissa Vega makes her way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon and half marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Leah Klejch makes her way along the route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Leah Klejch makes her way along the route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners compete in the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners compete in the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Bryan Loya competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Bryan Loya competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners compete in the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners compete in the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Brice Huckfeldt competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Brice Huckfeldt competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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A runner stops for a strip of bacon as she makes her way along Kingman Boulevard during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
A runner stops for a strip of bacon as she makes her way along Kingman Boulevard during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Brice Huckfeldt competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Brice Huckfeldt competes in the half marathon portion of the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Nathan Sanders finished 13th overall during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Nathan Sanders finished 13th overall during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Daniel Sunvold (No. 1111) leads a group of runners along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Sunvold finished the marathon in 14th place overall.
Daniel Sunvold (No. 1111) leads a group of runners along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Sunvold finished the marathon in 14th place overall.
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Jon Fitch makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Jon Fitch makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Jack Moss makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Jack Moss makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Joseph Dunham makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Joseph Dunham makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Jace Galley makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Jace Galley makes his way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Luke Kibet, left, leads the pack of leaders along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Kibet placed second.
Luke Kibet, left, leads the pack of leaders along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines. Kibet placed second.
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Members of Team Run Free make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Members of Team Run Free make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Members of Team Run Free make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Members of Team Run Free make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
Runners make their way along the running route during the IMT Des Moines Marathon on Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Des Moines.
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