"This is the coldest this race has ever been."

Gathered at the start/finish line of the Brooksie Way Half-Marathon event Sunday morning in Rochester, this was a common refrain.

But the cold didn't keep runners and walkers away — and, in fact, it may have helped them forget about the hilly terrain.

More than 4,200 runners and walkers participated in the fourth-annual half-marathon — a record number, according to Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. The race is named after his son, Brooks, who died in 2007.

The winner was Shane Logan of Pontiac; Sarah Gryniewicz of Grosse Pointe Woods was the top female finisher.

These photos help tell the story of the race; we also have a look at a marriage proposal at the finish line, as well as a gallery of runners, photographed at different spots along the course. In addition, we have a look at the top finishers.

Did you run in the race or take photos of someone who did? We invite you to add your photos here.

For more coverage, see our Brooksie Way coverage page.