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Volunteers hand out Gatorade to runners as they make their way through Homewood during the Pittsburgh Marathon on Sunday, May 6, 2018.
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Pittsburgh Marathon: Scenes from across the city on race day

Antonella Crescimbeni/Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Marathon: Scenes from across the city on race day

It’s marathon day in the city of Pittsburgh.

With an official time time of 2:13:46, American runner Fikadu Girma Teferi won the 2018 Dick's Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon.

Teferi, who drew even with second-place finisher Kipkoech Ruto (2:13:51) at the 20-mile mark before pulling away for good at the 24-mile marker, improved on his third-place finish of 2:16:51 in the 2017 Pittsburgh Marathon and set the best mark at the event since 2013. Kimutai Cheruiyot finished third with a time of 2:14:56

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In her first marathon, American runner Sydney Devore won the women's marathon with a time of 2:32:38. Her mark was the highest in the women's race since 2014. Susan Jerotich finished second with a time of 2:34:18, followed by Sinke Biyadgilign with a time of 2:35:45.

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About 40,000 runners and 250,000 spectators were expected to attend the Pittsburgh Marathon and a myriad of other related events over the weekend. Here’s a recap of what unfolded across the city on race day.

2:15 p.m.: A final word from UPMC

The Pittsburgh Marathon medical team, sponsored by UPMC Sports Medicine and UPMC Emergency Medicine, treated a total of 139 runners Sunday at the finish line medical tent and 18 medical aid stations along the course.

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In addition, 22 people were transported to local hospitals.

According to the UPMC statement, "The majority of patients at both the tent and course aid stations were treated for common conditions such as dehydration, cramps and temperature-related conditions. The race started under a green flag and remained green throughout the day."

12:30 p.m.: Update from the medical tent

10:30 a.m.: A special moment 

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Danny Chew and Attila Domos share a moment after the race. For Mr. Chew, it was his first significant one since being paralyzed from the waist down in September 2016. Staff writer Sean D. Hamill has more on their journey to race day.

10:05 a.m.: Sprains, strains and cramping

As of 10 a.m., 45 runners have been treated at medical aid stations, and six have been transported to hospitals. “We’re seeing a lot of strains and sprains. A little bit of dehydration,” Dr. Aaron Mares of UPMC said. There also have been reports of some heat illnesses, which is “atypical” for the cooler weather, he added.

A few minutes after 10 a.m.: Sydney Devore wins women’s full marathon

American runner Sydney Devore won the women’s full marathon -— her first ever — with a time of 2:32:38. She was followed by Susan Jerotich (2:34:18) and Sinke Biyadgilign (2:35:45).

10 a.m.: ‘Nice legs!’

Aid station manager Denise Gray knows how to spread encouragement -— and compliments.

Moments before 10 a.m.: ‘Great job! Double-fist it.’

As runners cross the finish line they’re greeted by cups of Gatorade, bananas, medals and lots of smiles.

9:30 a.m. Fikadu Girma Teferi wins full marathon

He completed the men’s division with a time of 2:13:46.20, the best finish since 2013. He was followed by Kipkoech Ruto and Kimutai Cheruiyot with times of 2:13:51 and 2:14:56, respectively.

9:10 a.m.: Medical update: ‘So far so good’

The cooler weather has made it a fairly quiet day at medical aid stations. As of 9 a.m., 11 runners had been treated, and two were transported to hospitals. It’s “so far so good,” Dr. Ron Roth of UPMC said. 

9:05 a.m.: ‘Unleash your inner Yinzer power’

We couldn’t have said it better ourselves, Eddy Jones.

8:50 a.m.: Snack time!

Volunteers in Homewood have been passing out fruit and Gatorade to runners throughout the morning. They’re firing up the grill, too.

Warning to runners: Be careful what you grab, though. Not everything is edible.

8:30 a.m.: Scenes from the handcycling division

World-renowned long-distance cyclist Danny Chew hopes to complete the race in under three hours. The Pittsburgh Marathon marks his first significant race since he was paralyzed from the chest down in a biking accident in September 2016.

8:28 a.m.: Aliphine Tuliamuk wins USATF women’s half marathon

She crossed the finish line with a time of 1:10:04, followed by Sara Hall. PG staff writer Sarah K. Spencer has more on this race.

8:25 a.m.: More than half way there

8:10 a.m.: Chris Derrick wins USATF half marathon

He crossed the finish line with a time of 1:02:36, greeted by Charlie Batch. PG staff writer Sarah K. Spencer has more on this race.

8:03 a.m.: At the front of the pack

The full marathon is 11 miles in. Eight runners have been leading the pack for the last four miles.

8 a.m.: ‘Star Wars’ sighting

A clever costume is one way to keep runners motivated (and amused) along the course.

Moments before 8 a.m.: Readying for runners in Homewood

A PG photographer was spotted, too.

7:45 a.m.: Bring on the music

Pop-up musical performances across the city have become a beloved Pittsburgh Marathon tradition.

7:40 a.m.: Four-legged fans

Who says only people can cheer on the runners of steel?

7:30 a.m.: Meanwhile, at the finish line

Event organizers make sure the finish line is ready to greet runners.

7:15 a.m.: And they’re off!

The full and half marathon races got underway shortly after 7 a.m. 


READ MORE: Complete Pittsburgh Marathon coverage


7:05 a.m.: A comfortable day -— for runners

Meteorologist John Darnley with the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh said the temperature is a comfortable -- for runners -- at 53 degrees when the starting gun is fired.

The mercury will climb to a high of 58 degrees during the marathon. The high for the day will hit about 62 degrees but that won't be until about 3 p.m., he said.

As for rain, the misting that preceded the start of the race could turn into a light rain between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

7 a.m.Getting in those final stretches

6:55 a.m.: Road closure alert

Thousands of runners are expected to take part in today's marathon, which kicks off at 7 a.m.

For those with plans that don't include running, here's how to navigate around the marathon route.

First Published: May 6, 2018, 11:05 a.m.

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