It's been a long race, getting past financial problems, trying to change corporate disinterest, rejecting dead ends and moving on toward a finish line, but after a five-year absence, the marathon will return next year.

The kids -- some as young as 4 -- came to Pittsburgh from nearly every corner of the United States.

The increasing number of students learning English as a second language brings logistical challenges, including the scramble to find more translators.

Some said they participate to help others or commemorate breast cancer victims. But the main focus of yesterday's race in Schenley Park was  to celebrate survivors.