Thousands of runners, joggers and walkers all came together to run the inaugural San Antonio Marathon on Sunday.

The marathon and half-marathon began at 7:15 a.m. at Main Plaza and finished at Hemisfair, attracting a sold-out crowd of more than 18,000 participants.

From elite athletes to first-time marathoners, the event showcased a wide range of runners embracing the challenge.

“I’m feeling great, and it was amazing. This was my first half marathon and I got to do it with my son, Hudson,” Rachel, Scott and Hudson Whadsworth said.

Families and fans also lined up along the sidelines with their homemade signs and early morning energy.

“It’s the people around me that kept pushing me forward and all the fans that showed up to support their family members,” Alex Rodriguez said. “That’s wha

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