Spectators watch from the stands of Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Stadium on April 13 as runners line up at the start of the North Korean capital's annual marathon.
On your marks! —
Spectators watch from the stands of Pyongyang's Kim Il Sung Stadium on April 13 as runners line up at the start of the North Korean capital's annual marathon.
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The lead pack of runners are cheered on by spectators at the roadside in central Pyongyang.
Out front —
The lead pack of runners are cheered on by spectators at the roadside in central Pyongyang.
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The race was open to foreign amateur runners for the first time this year.
Amateurs welcome —
The race was open to foreign amateur runners for the first time this year.
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Runners pass under a pedestrian bridge in central Pyongyang as an official keeps watch.
Through the city —
Runners pass under a pedestrian bridge in central Pyongyang as an official keeps watch.
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Young North Korean runners rest after finishing their part of the race.
Time to refuel —
Young North Korean runners rest after finishing their part of the race.
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The race included a full marathon, half-marathon, and 10-kilometer run.
Going the distance —
The race included a full marathon, half-marathon, and 10-kilometer run.
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An elderly North Korean man enters Kim Il Sung Stadium on the last stretch of his run.
Pushing past limits —
An elderly North Korean man enters Kim Il Sung Stadium on the last stretch of his run.
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North Korean women in traditional dresses stand next to the running track inside Kim Il Sung Stadium.
Culture on display —
North Korean women in traditional dresses stand next to the running track inside Kim Il Sung Stadium.
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North Korean twin sisters Kim Hye Gyong (135) and Kim Hye Song (136) take a victory lap together after placing first and second respectively in the women's race.
Victory lap —
North Korean twin sisters Kim Hye Gyong (135) and Kim Hye Song (136) take a victory lap together after placing first and second respectively in the women's race.
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North Korean spectators watch and cheer from the stands of Kim Il Sung Stadium as runners arrive at the finish of the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon.
Crowd pleaser —
North Korean spectators watch and cheer from the stands of Kim Il Sung Stadium as runners arrive at the finish of the Mangyongdae Prize International Marathon.
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