Julie Degenhardt of Portland celebrates with her mom and cancer survivor, Joanne Longacre of New Hampshire, after completing the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon Sunday at Southern Maine Community College in South Portland.
Survivors hit the water at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
A relay team approaches the finish line at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Tri for a Cure race director and founder Julie Marchese shows her support as survivors head for the water.
Heather Geoghan of Falmouth cools off with an ice pack after completing the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Spectators cheer during the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Robin Kittridge waves to a fan after completing the swim portion of the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Spectators cheer on a biker at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Cancer patient Sarah Emerson of Westbrook cheers for participants at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Tri for a Cure race director and founder Julie Marchese supports a swimmer at the triathlon at SMCC.
A young supporter holds a sign as bikers head out at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Amanda Benoit of Saco hugs teammates Johanna Dicianni and Karen Gellis, also of Saco, at the finish line at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Spectators line the sea wall to show their support while swimmers take to the water at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Tri for a Cure race director and founder Julie Marchese congratulates a participant at the finish line.
The national anthem is played at the start of the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Julie Marchese, center, race director and founder, stands during the national anthem at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
A race participant wipes away tears during opening ceremonies at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.
Jessica Jordan of Cape Elizabeth celebrates as she emerges from the water at the 10th annual Tri for a Cure triathlon at SMCC.