Many of the nearly 10,000 international runners carried both their own flags and the American flag.

Inaugurated in 2002, the event attracts around 900 international runners.

The event increases tourism both through international runners and the spectators that come.

The international runners may bring supporters and friends with them as well, also coming from all over the world.

He never managed to rise to the very top of international long-distance runners, however.

The competition was opened for international runners again in 2000.

The team of international runners carried a torch as a symbol of friendship.

Only about 25 to 35 Ethiopian women are considered elite international runners.

It appears that the number of international runners will be down to about 10,000 instead of 12,000, Steinfeld said.

"Even the international runners seem a little quieter than usual and they're a rowdy bunch."