Wednesday's snowstorm was no deterrent to the runners who welcomed a sunny morning and mild temperatures for the start of Thursday's annual Thanksgiving Day 4-mile road race.
Kids were able to participate in Thursday's event by running their own race before the 4-miler.
Runners make their way up Exchange Street in Portland during their 4-mile run Thursday morning.
Aidan Wood, left, Gabriel Fisher, center, and Ellis Wood watch the runners in Portland's annual Thanksgiving Day 4-mile road race.
Portland's annual Thanksgiving Day 4-mile road race attracted a large field of runners on Thursday morning. Ned Cooke holds hands with his daughter, Rachel, as they near the finish line. The Cookes were visiting in Portland from their home in Boston.
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