Sydney Half Marathon kicks off

Competitors pass the Opera House during the Sydney Running Festival, Sept 19, 2010.

Competitors pass under the Harbour Bridge during the Sydney Half Marathon, Sept 19, 2010.

Competitors cast their shadows during the Sydney Half Marathon at the Sydney Running Festival, Sept 19, 2010.

Competitors run through central Sydney during the Sydney Running Festival, Sept 19, 2010.

Competitors pass the Harbour Bridge, Sept 19, 2010.

Jun Watanbe from Japan wins the the Sydney Half Marathon during the Sydney Running Festival, Sept 19, 2010.

(Agencies)