SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Finishing a marathon is one of the most challenging feats an athlete can accomplish, and runners from all over the country did just that Sunday during the Sioux Falls Marathon.

Between the full and half marathons and the 5K, over 2000 runners took part in the event.

"We have runners from 48 out of the 50 states represented here today. The only two that we were missing was Alabama and Wyoming, surprisingly, with Wyoming, but, otherwise, everybody else is represented," Sioux Falls Sports Authority project director Jerry Palleschi said.

Organizers are also excited to have the full marathon this year after having to cancel it last year due to the heat.

"It was a nice breath of not only fresh air, but a nice relief to have the full go today because it's all the h

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