Photos by Lance Phegley

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Fireworks explode in the background as the runners break from the starting line.

Jynocel Basweti was the fastest finisher on the day, taking home the overall male title in 2:14:02.

Derek Williamson (leading) outdueled Andrzej Krzyscin to the tape in the accompanying half marathon.

Winner in the "Worst Motivational Sign Seen Alongside the Marathon Course" contest -- but definitely one that drew a lot of chuckles.

Michael Defee (right) outleaned Bobby Holcombe at the tape. Both were timed in 2:37:55 and finished in the top twenty.

Austin's own Desiree Ficker finished second overall in the women's marathon and qualified for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon.

Half marathoners got a warm finish line greeting from the Texas State Fair mascot.

Some 12,000 runners -- split essentially evenly between the half marathon and marathon -- toured the Lone Star State's capital city.

Two finishers share a post-race hug after completing the marathon in under four-and-a-half hours.

Many marathoners completed their first-ever finish, enjoying the cool weather conditions.