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Runners drink fluids during the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. Marines and civilian volunteers handed out water and sports drinks during the 26.2-mile event.

Runners drink fluids during the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. Marines and civilian volunteers handed out water and sports drinks during the 26.2-mile event.

Runners drink fluids during the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 27, 2013. Marines and civilian volunteers handed out water and sports drinks during the 26.2-mile event.

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