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The Half Marathon Course
Enjoy a scenic and historic course through many of Philadelphia’s celebrated sites. The start and finish lines will be on Eakins Oval, by the Philadelphia Museum of Art. From the start line, runners will head towards Center City on the legendary Benjamin Franklin Parkway lined with glorious fountains, international flags and a vast array public art. You will then pass City Hall and Independence Hall. After heading back up Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the course will roll into the serene and picturesque Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River before finishing back at Eakins Oval.
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Course Support
- Water: Water will be supplied at the start and finish lines as well as water stations on the course.
- Sports Drink: Cytomax will be provided along the course and at the start and finish.
- Gel: PowerBar Gel will be served at select stations along the course.
- Medical: Your safety is our primary concern. Medical teams will provide top-notch care throughout the day.
Course Records
| 19 & Under |
1996 |
Hezron Otwori |
1:02:46 |
| 20- 29 |
1997 |
Khalid Khannouchi |
1:00:27 |
| 30-39 |
1985 |
Nicholas Rose |
1:01:03 |
| 40-49 |
1990 |
John Campbell |
1:02:28 |
| 50-59 |
1984 |
Norm Green, Jr. |
1:09:30 |
| 60-69 |
1993 |
Norm Green, Jr. |
1:16:55 |
| 70-79 |
2004 |
Ronald Smith |
1:29:59 |
| 80+ |
2002 |
George Blyn |
2:57:23 |
|
| 19 & Under |
1992 |
Scolastica Ndigirigi |
1:12:14 |
| 20-29 |
2001 |
Catherine Ndereba |
1:08:30 |
| 30-39 |
2005 |
Deena Kastor |
1:07:53* |
| 40-49 |
2001 |
Ramilia Burangulova |
1:11:41 |
| 50-59 |
1993 |
S. Rae Baymiller |
1:19:40 |
| 60-69 |
2004 |
Marilyn Greeley-Walsh |
1:39:05 |
| 70-79 |
2001 |
Toshiko D'Elia |
1:50:31 |
| 80+ |
2002 |
Mary Clement |
2:20:02 |
* American Half Marathon Record (female) |
Road Closures
The following roads will be affected by the ING Philadelphia Distance Run on September 21.
| Eakins Oval |
3:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
|
4:00 a.m. - 1:00 a.m. |
Market Street from City Hall to 5th Street
|
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
6th Street from Market to Spruce
|
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Walnut Street from 7th Street to 16th Street
|
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
16th Street from Walnut to Benjamin Franklin Pkwy.
|
7:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. |
| MLK Drive from Art Museum to Falls Bridge |
All day |
| Kelly Drive from Falls Bridge to Eakins Oval |
6:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon |
