Thousands of runners braved a scorching hot day for the 31st annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run.
30,000 runners took part in the 10-mile event. 28-year-old Alena Reta from New York won the men’s race in just over 48 minutes.
Heat and humidity took their toll on some runners. Organizers provided over a million cups of water and sprinkles for the participants.
Some of the runners needed medical attention.
The Broad Street Run is held each year the first Sunday of May.
Here is the full list of the winners from the Broad Street Run of 2010:
MEN
1) Alene Reta - 48:10
2) Ketema Nigusse - 48:34
3) Worku Beyi - 49:00
4) Bado Worku - 49:15
5) Derese Deniboboa - 49:30
WOMEN
1) Buzunesha Deba - 55:13
2) Alemteshay Misaganaw - 55:22
3) Kellen Waithira - 57:47
4) Martha Brown - 58:21
5) Christine Ramsey - 59:11
