Runner 127 smiles as she sees volunteers with water and snacks on Bronson Blvd. near Maple Street, just beyond the halfway point during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Runners filled the streets of Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the second annual Kalamazoo Marathon, the star race in the 33rd annual Borgess Run for the Health of It.
Volunteers lined the course to offer water and snacks while friends and neighbors cheered from the sidewalks.
These images were shot while on assignment for John Lacko Photography (lackophoto.com).
Contact: BSPines@gmail.com © 2012 Bradley S. Pines

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Runner 127 smiles as she sees volunteers with water and snacks on Bronson Blvd. near Maple Street, just beyond the halfway point during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Justin Gillette, a 29-year-old professional marathon runner and the eventual winner in 2:28.02, enjoys a large lead at the halfway point near the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd. during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Runner 729 smiles while in second place with about half of the marathon run. Runners pass the halfway point near the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd. during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Nicole Clement of Kalamazoo, the women's winner in 3:04, was the first woman to pass the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd., about halfway into the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

This group of runners, including runner 328 the second woman thus far, carries the 3-hour pace banner at about the halfway point in the marathon. Runners pass the halfway point near the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd. during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Neighbors crowd the Inkster Bridge to cheer on marathon runners as they pass underneath. Runners pass the halfway point near the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd. during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Neighbors cheer on marathon runners as they pass on Bronson Blvd.. Runners pass the halfway point near the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd. during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

A group running at the 3:15 pace respond to cheers from the Inkster Bridge. Runners pass the halfway point near the Inkster Bridge on Bronson Blvd. during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

A group of runners smile as they see volunteers with water and snacks on Bronson Blvd. near Maple Street, just beyond the halfway point during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

Runner 127 smiles as she sees volunteers with water and snacks on Bronson Blvd. near Maple Street, just beyond the halfway point during the Kalamazoo Marathon on May 6, 2012. (Bradley S. Pines for John Lacko Photography) CONTACT: bspines@gmail.com

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