There are three months until the kick off of Philadelphia Marathon weekend on November 20th. Do not miss the opportunity to participate in this fantastic event!
Marathon weekend will begin on November 18th with the Health and Fitness Expo that is held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Rothman 8k and Kids Races are held on Saturday, November 19th and the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon will be held on November 20. The race brings over 25,000 runners and 60,000 spectatators into the city of Philadelphia. Last year, the marathon race sold out in early September and this year registration is 60% ahead of the 2010 registration. Additional spots have been opened for the 2011 races so that more runners can participate, but do not delay if you want a spot!
The Philadelphia Marathon races are a great way to see the city of Philadelphia. The Marathon and Half Marathon are held on Sunday morning and the Rothman 8k is held on Saturday morning. The Marathon and Half Marathon have been selected by Runner’s World magazine as the fall Runner’s World Challenge Races for 2011. The Runner’s World Challenage offers personalized training schedules and weekly emails from Bart Yasso.
Starting at Eakins Oval in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Half Marathon and Marathon course takes runners through Center City, past the Liberty Bell, the historic house of Betsy Ross, Penns Landing, and Fairmount Park. The marathon continues up Kelly Drive and through Manayunk and has a fast and flat course that is a great Boston qualifier. In 2010, runners were treated to personalized bibs and great swag.
Along the course there are more than twenty Cheer Zones for spectators to get involved. Many businesses will offer discounts throughout the weekend, and offer food and other treats throughout the course.
Register now to be a part of this great weekend. The Rothman 8k is $45, Half Marathon is $100 and Marathon $125.
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