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Valerie Simmons gets a hug from Jackie Roberts (right) as they finish the half marathon during the 11th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman

The rain started to fall not long after runners and their families gathered at the Survivor Tree at the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. The Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon was delayed 30 minutes due to the rain and lightning on Sunday, but the races were held despite the cold, wet weather. Three staff photographers from The Oklahoman were positioned around the course to document the 11th annual marathon around the city, including a wedding at the 6 mile mark.

You can see more images from the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon by clicking here.

People run over the Dr. G. E. Finley Bridge during the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon, Sunday, May 1, 2010, in Oklahoma City. Photo by Sarah Phipps, The Oklahoman ORG XMIT: KOD

A slow shutter speed shows runners passing by the 9:03 gate on the west side of the Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum during the 11th Annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon in Oklahoma City on Sunday, May 1, 2011. Photo by John Clanton, The Oklahoman

Joel Rogalsky and Amy Wills kiss after getting married during the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon on NW 35th, Sunday, May 1, 2011. Photo by Bryan Terry, The Oklahoman

-John Clanton

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