Thousands run their race during the 15th annual Santa Rosa Marathon

The cheers from the crowds gathered at the finish line during the 15th annual Santa Rosa Marathon Sunday grew upon hearing an announcer say the name of the first woman to finish.

Volunteers pulled a banner across the finish line and dropped it as Krista Drechsler, 33, passed through at 2:57:33.

The claps and chants continued as the announcer said Drechsler’s place of residence: “Santa Rosa!”

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