Keywords: US Navy 071028-N-0502M-107 More than 22,000 participants participate in the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon. Tamrat Ayalew, of Ethiopia, was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2-22-18.jpg en WASHINGTON Oct 28 2007 - Nearly 21 000 runners completed the 2007 Marine Corps Marathon Tamrat Ayalew of Ethiopia was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 2 22 18 The first Marine Corps Marathon began in 1976 with nearly 2 000 participants It is the largest marathon in the world that does not offer prize money earning its nickname The People's Marathon U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Monica McCoy RELEASED 2007-10-28 071028-N-0502M-107 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 52249 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Monica McCoy PD-USGov-Military-Navy Military in Washington D C Marine Corps Marathon |