Evelyn Sharkey of Gray cools off after finishing the Fourth of July L.L. Bean 10k road race on Thursday.
Julie Scholes of Charlottesville, Va., a senior at Bowdoin College, points to her time on the results board.
A runner dressed for the holiday starts the race.
Young spectators line the sidewalk waiting for the finishers in Freeport.
Jason Kendall of Cape Elizabeth warms up before Thursday's race.
Kyren Bettencourt of Gorham waves to a friend while approaching the finish line.
Heather Gallant of Wayne is the first female finisher in Thursday's race. She finished in 37 minutes, 49 seconds.
Spectators applaud as winner Michael Gordon of Portland approaches the finish line. His winning time was 34 minutes,
Over a thousand runners start participated in the 42nd annual LL Bean 4th of July 10K.
Mother and daughter, Phyllis Giannino of N.H., and Jackie Giarrusso of Massachusetts, prepare to run in the race.
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