A hot, sunny day greeted the 7,985 runners and walkers who registered for events in the 38th annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run. AnnArbor.com photographer Melanie Maxwell captured the action before, during and after the races.

Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com. Follow AnnArbor.com photography on Facebook at AnnArbor.com Photo and on Twitter at @AnnArborPhoto.