Runners arrive at Kulaimano Park in Pepeekeo for the 6 a.m. start of the 12th Annual Big Island International Marathon.

Runners gather at Kulaimano Park in Pepeekeo before the start of the 12th Annual Big Island International Marathon. Pepeekeo was raining early on but it stopped before the start of the race.

The starting line of the 12th Annual Big Island International Marathon. Click on the image for a larger photo.

12th Annual Big Island International Marathon start in Pepeekeo.

More runners

Even more runners

Did I mention there were runners?

Okay, last of the start photos, until the video goes up.

First place male in the Big Island International Marathon is Jason Florimonte of Kaneohe, Oahu.

Carmen Pavelich is the first female finisher of the 12th Annual Big Island International Marathon. Pavelich is from Calgary, Canada.