Micah Kogo of Kenya, at far right, leads a pack of elite male runners during the early stages of the TD Beach to Beacon. Third from the right is eventual winner Stephen Koskei Kibet. Kogo finished fifth.

Daniel Salel of Kenya makes his way along the course in hot conditions during the TD Beach to Beacon 10K. The story of the race can be told through the faces of the runners.

Daniel Salel of Kenya braced for the heat as he began to break away from the pack early on in the TD Beach to Beacon.

Eric Jenkins of Portsmouth, N.H., at far right, leads the pack of elite men during the early stages of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K Saturday. Jenkins finished as the first American male and placed fourth overall.

Shadows of runners seem to take on added dimension in black and white.

Even small motions become a blur at an event that is all about moving.

The elite male runners are mirrored by their shadows created by the early-morning sun.

Norma Huntley of Buxton cools off in front of a misting fan at Fort Williams Park in Cape Elizabeth after finishing the TD Beach to Beacon 10K.

Some of the beauty of the TD Beach to Beacon 10K race is found in its forms.

The TD Beach to Beacon 10K always draws a crowd of runners and spectators both.

Laurinda Snow of Dover, N.H., had her arms full of free gifts from a number of vendors after she ran the TD Beach to Beacon 10K.