FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Make a date with the Philadelphia Marathon for the
Best Time of Your Life
Running's Best Host City announces November 20 Marathon and
complete schedule of race weekend events.
PHILADELPHIA (August 9, 2011) –The City of Philadelphia is preparing for
the 18th annual Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend, November 18-20, 2011,
which will welcome more than 25,000 runners and more than 60,000 spectators
to the city for an action-packed three days. The marathon weekend features
the Philadelphia Marathon, Philadelphia Half Marathon, Rothman Institute
8K, Health & Fitness Expo, Kids Fun Run and more than 20 spectator Cheer
Zones to catch all of the competition.
Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend will attract thousands of athletes from
more than 30 countries worldwide - from Canada to Costa Rica and France to
Finland - for the opportunity to run through the city's streets and to get
a real taste of hip and historic Philadelphia's beauty, culture, heritage
and hospitality, as part of a fun weekend for the whole family. Also, for
the first time in the race's history, the Philadelphia Marathon and Half
Marathon have been selected by Runner's World magazine as the fall Runner's
World Challenge races for 2011 providing participating runners with
personalized training schedules, tips on nutrition and injury prevention,
inspiring notes and weekly emails throughout their training from running
legend Bart Yasso and other fist-class runners and coaches. The RW
Challenge will draw runners and enthusiasts from around the world to
compete, making Philadelphia the runners' destination this fall.
2011 PHILADELPHIA MARATHON RACE WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19: Health & Fitness Expo
Noon – 9:00 p.m., Friday, November 18
10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Saturday, November 19
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall A, 12th & Arch Streets
Entry is free and open to the public, and includes numerous activities,
vendors and seminars.
Saturday, November 19: Rothman Institute 8K
7:30 a.m.
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Runners in the Rothman Institute 8K compete on a relatively flat and fast
course along scenic Martin Luther King Drive on the banks of the Schuylkill
River.
Saturday, November 19: Kids Fun Run
Onsite registration begins at 9:00 a.m.
Races begin at 10:30 a.m. at 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near
the Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Fun Run is for kids, ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult. All
participants receive a race t-shirt, finisher medal and post-race
refreshments.
Sunday, November 20: Philadelphia Half Marathon and Philadelphia Marathon
6:57 a.m. Wheelchair and Handcycle competitions; 7 a.m. Competition for
runners
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Thousands of runners will take to Philadelphia's scenic streets for 13.1
and 26.2 miles of American history. Runners will pass by Betsy Ross' house
and the Liberty Bell, and will travel through Fairmount Park, one of the
country's largest urban parks, and the hip neighborhoods of University City
and Manayunk. The USATF-certified courses are fast, flat, athlete-friendly
and held entirely within city limits.
More than 20 designated spectator Cheer Zones will line the course on race
day, featuring unobstructed, transportation-accessible, fan-friendly
locations for fans to take in all the exciting action. To add to the race
experience, some Cheer Zones will include food, and several are near cafes
offering discounts, specials, and many more surprises.
For further information on the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend,
visit www.philadelphiamarathon.com.
Running's best host city welcomes a projected 25,000 athletes to
Philadelphia for a family-friendly series of events over Philadelphia
Marathon Race Weekend, November 18-20, 2011. Produced and hosted by the
City of Philadelphia, Marathon Race Weekend features four races in a city
"born to run" -- the 18th annual Philadelphia Marathon and Philadelphia
Half Marathon, preceded by Saturday's Rothman Institute 8K and the Kids Fun
Run. Other activities to welcome runners, families, friends, spectators,
businesses and residents include a free two-day Health & Fitness Expo; a
free course map complete with retail discounts and promotions and about 30
spectator cheer zones. Participants pass many of Philadelphia's famous
attractions on the swift and scenic USATF-certified course, which is a top
Boston qualifier. Take the first step to experiencing 26.2 miles of fun,
beauty, history and excitement by visiting www.philadelphiamarathon.com.
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