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Pennsylvania > Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon
Philadelphia,
PA
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Date
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Event
Details
Stocked with an interesting modern-and-historic mix of rock and roll
bands alongside some of America’s most historically
significant sights, the Philadelphia Distance Run brands itself as the
country’s “premier half marathon” for the
past quarter century.
The race, which welcomes both runners and walkers
for the 13.1-mile course past landmarks such as Philly’s
famed Independence Hall, City Hall and the Philadelphia Museum of Art,
is an out-and-back course along paved city streets that starts and
finishes at the city’s Eakins Oval, next to the museum.
The race is largely fast and flat with few hills to speak of
– participants will experience very little changes in
elevation, as the course starts at 35 feet above sea level and rises to
its highest point at 55 feet. Throughout the course, runners and
walkers are treated to numerous scenic city views, especially on the
route alongside the Schuylkill River and serene Fairburn Park.
Fourteen local bands and musicians took turns playing on 11 stages
scattered throughout the race course during the 2007 running of the
race, as well as two bands – the Mark Stinger Band and the
Kiwi Band – welcoming participants in at the finish line. The
Distance Run also features a wheelchair competition and races for
children, including 1-mile, ½-mile and ¼-mile fun
runs for kids.
Race
Weather & Climate
Early fall weather typically brings near-perfect weather conditions for
a road race event to the Philadelphia metro area, with September
temperatures that average between 61°F and 77°F.
Rainfall averages about 3.88 inches for the month, so come prepared for
wet weather.
Fees
$55 if registered by June 15, 2008
$65 between June 16 – Sept. 14
$75 at the race expo on Sept. 19-20
Registration
You can register online for the 2008 running of the Philadelphia
Distance Run by clicking here.
Website
www.runphilly.com
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