26 miles to glory

Many memorable moments fill
the 2004 Honolulu Marathon

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Marathon runners pounded down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki early yesterday morning. Approximately 25,000 entries were received for the 32nd Annual Honolulu Marathon, which starts on Ala Moana Boulevard, winds through downtown back to Waikiki, then out east to Hawaii Kai before returning to the finish line at Kapiolani Park.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Marathon runners cooled off at the outdoor showers near the finish line.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Yu Yumota grimaced in pain after completing the 32nd Annual Honolulu Marathon. "I haven't started cramping yet, but if I move I can feel it," said an exhausted Yumota. He received medical attention and was OK.

CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARBULLETIN.COM Taka Sugai and Masayuki Umitsu encouraged runners on Kalakaua Avenue near Kapiolani Park early yesterday morning.