They were impressed by all the spectators lining the street to pay last respects.
Last May, 3,500 marched in the parade as 40,000 spectators lined its route.
The procession is organized along the town's main street, with hundreds of spectators lining the route to watch.
Despite the late hour, spectators line the streets to cheer the runners onward.
Additionally, an estimated 60,000 spectators lined the course, and 4,000 volunteers provided assistance.
Some 30,000 spectators lined the route to cheer the runners on toward a total of $137,000 in prize money.
It would not surprise me if, just as in 1964, curious spectators lined the streets when the caravan rolled into town.
It took the cow about four hours to choose the spot, he said, while spectators lined the fence, cheering the animal on.
The spectators lined the circular parapet of the pit, hanging over the edge.
Throughout our trip, spectators lined the streets to wave, gawk, photograph and occasionally offer words of encouragement.