FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2016 Philadelphia Marathon Results
Results for the premier event of Race Weekend, the Philadelphia Marathon
PHILADELPHIA (November 20, 2016) - Despite cold temperatures and strong
winds, local, national and international runners flooded the Benjamin
Franklin Parkway for the 23rd annual Philadelphia Marathon. Kimutai
Cheruiyot of Kenya broke the previous course record of 2:16:47, set in 2003
by Joseph Nderitu, with a finish time of 2:15:53. This is Cheruiyot's first
Philadelphia Marathon, although he completed the Philadelphia Half Marathon
in 2014, coming in second. Taylor Ward of Utah, who crossed the finish line
at 2:36:25, was the first female finisher. Today was Ward's first time
racing the Philadelphia Marathon and a career finish time.
Jacob Chemtai, also of Kenya, came in second for the men with a time
finishing time of 2:16:01. Following close behind was Bado Merdessa of
Ethiopia, who clocked in at 2:16:11. For the women, second-place went to
Serkalem Abrha of Ethiopia with a final time of 2:37:53. The third-place
female finisher was Vera Nunes of Portugal, who finished at 2:39:03.
"I'm really impressed with all the runners who came out today," said Race
Director Jim Marino. "They showed everyone the grit and determination it
takes to run a marathon. I'm glad we were able to provide them with a safe
and fun race experience and a special thanks to the staff and volunteers
that made this weekend possible."
Today's full marathon marks the close of the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon
Weekend. The Race Weekend events, which included the half marathon,
Rothman 8K and Kids Fun Run, in addition to the Full Marathon, attracted
nearly 30,000 registered runners and 60,000 fans.
"Congratulations to all the finishers of the 2016 Philadelphia Marathon,"
said Sheila Hess, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Marathon. "I am so
thrilled with the outcome of this Race Weekend, from the impressive turnout
at the Health & Fitness Expo to the support from the thousands of
spectators along the race courses, not to mention the course
record-breaking male finisher for today's marathon. The determination of
our participants is inspiring! Thank you again to all our sponsors who
continue to support the Philadelphia Marathon. We look forward to seeing
you all for Race Weekend 2017!"
Mayor Jim Kenney presented the Fastest Philadelphian prize to the first
male and female finishers from Philadelphia. Patrick Richie of the Manayunk
section of Philadelphia finished with a time of 2:24:10, was competing in
his first ever marathon. Margaret Vido was the fastest female
Philadelphia, finishing at 2:44:54.
RESULTS
Men's Marathon Results
Kimutai Cheruiyot, 31, Chapel Hill, NC, 2:15:53
Jacob Chemtai, 29, Albuquerque, NM, 2:16:01
Bado Merdessa, 31, Bronx, NY, 2:16:11
Wesley Langat, 39, Corcoran, MN, 2:16:42
Julius Koskei, 34, Morristown, NJ, 2:20:19
Women's Marathon Results
Taylor Ward, 26, Auburn, AL, 2:36:25
Serkalem Abrha, 29, Albuquerque, NM, 2:37:53
Vera Nunes, 36, Cascais, Portugal, 2:39:03
Madeline Duhon, 27, Stanardsville, VA, 2:40:29
Amanda Marino, 27, Bradley Beach, NJ, 2:43:31
Men's Masters Division Marathon
Christian Mercier, 42, Quebec, QC, Canada, 2:28:15
Antonio Sousa, 46, Lisbon, Portugal, 2:39:01
François Landry, 40, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, 2:41:01
Eric Hunziker, 47, Cincinati, OH, 2:43:56
Michael Stadolnik, 43, Plainfield, CT, 2:45:00
Women's Masters Division Marathon
Mary Akor Beasley, 40, Hawthorne, CO, 2:44:51
Kerry Lee, 41, Cincinnati, OH, 2:59:12
Cecile Daurat-Thompson, 42, Glen Mills, PA, 02:59:50
Diane Senecal, 44, Narragansett, RI, 3:00:20
Megan Duerring, 40, Easton, PA, 3:01:10
Full Marathon Wheelchair
Miguel Angel Jimenez-Vergara, 16, Ewing, NJ, 2:01:18
About the Philadelphia Marathon:
The Philadelphia Marathon weekend, organized by the Office of the City
Representative and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, welcomes nearly
30,000 runners, 60,000 spectators, and 3,000 volunteers each year. Race
Weekend 2016 features the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday, November 20; the
Half Marathon, Rothman Institute 8K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, November
19; and a free two-day Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, November 18 and
Saturday, November 19. Race participants pass many of Philadelphia's famous
attractions on the swift and scenic USATF-certified course, which is a
Boston qualifier. For more information, visit www.Philadelphiamarathon.com.
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