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Silhouetted runner breaks through a blue finish tape on a paved road at sunrise

About this photo

A silhouetted athlete crosses a race finish line backlit by soft warm sunrise light over distant hazy hills. This dynamic shot works perfectly for fitness motivation, marathon promotion, and sports editorial content.

Prompt: “runner silhouetted crossing a finish line at sunrise” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Strong composition, natural warm sunrise lighting, anatomically correct silhouette that perfectly matches the brief with no visible flaws.

Also searched as: race silhouette sunrise · marathon finish photo · sports motivation · running at dawn

Direct file: 1792×1008 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this runner crossing finish line at sunrise photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Runner Crossing Finish Line At Sunrise” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/runner-crossing-finish-line-at-sunrise-d836d121) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1792×1008 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its wide shape suits website hero banners, YouTube thumbnails, desktop wallpapers and presentation title slides.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “runner silhouetted crossing a finish line at sunrise” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more sports images like this?
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