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'' ING Miami Marathon and Half Marathon director Robert Pozo said. ``Last year for the start of the race it did just that. It rained for the first 15 minutes, and five minutes [later] it stopped.''

Nearly 13,000 had registered for both races, about 8,700 for the half and 3,600 for the 26.2-miler.

This year, participants come from all 50 states and 47 countries, with 52 percent men and 48 percent women.

The marathon's organizers say this year there are runners from all 50 states and 47 countries.

The winning male and female in the marathon each earn $5-thousand. Those who break course or state records will win additional prize money.