Taryn Wilk, left, native of Coal Township, Pa., and

Taryn Wilk, left, native of Coal Township, Pa., and Patti Turissini, of Scott Township, Pa., embrace each other after finishing the Marine Corps Marathon 10K, traveling on a monumental course through Washington, D.C. and finishing at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Va., Oct. 22, 2017. Also known as "The People's Marathon," the 26.2 mile race and 10K drew roughly 30,000 participants to promote physical fitness, generate goodwill in the community, and showcase the organizational skills of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Timothy Turner)