Philadelphia Marathon
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| Philadelphia Marathon | |
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| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Distance | Marathon |
| Established | 1954 |
| Official site | www.philadelphiamarathon.com |
The Philadelphia Marathon (aka the Philadelphia Independence Marathon), founded in 1954, is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the third Sunday of November each year. The course is a certified 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi), and is sanctioned by the USA Track & Field.
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[edit] History
In 2011, two competitors died. One was a 21-year-old student; the other was a 40-year-old experienced triathlete.[1]
[edit] Course
The course begins and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Throughout the race, runners travel through the heart of the city, including around City Hall. The course also features a trip along the Schuykill River and a visit to Manayunk.
[edit] Runner information
The event also serves as a qualifying race for entry into the Boston Marathon for participants whose times meet age group bracketed standards. The race also features a state of the art timing system, using a small chip that attached to the back of each runner's bib that provides a 'chip time' for when the person has crossed the start and finish lines, as well as giving a traditional 'gun time'.
[edit] Awards
Several cash prizes are awarded.
- 1st - $3500 one male & one female
- 2nd - $2000 one male & one female
- 3rd - $1000 one male & one female
- 4th - $750 one male & one female
- 5th - $500 one male & one female
- 1st - Masters - $1000 one male & one female
- 1st Philadelphian - $500 one male & one female (must be a resident of Philadelphia County, determined by ZIP code)
All runners receive a Philadelphia Marathon T-shirt, a Finisher Medal, a result postcard with individual information, and a Finisher Certificate.
[edit] 8K
The Rothman Institute sponsors an 8-km (about 5 miles) companion race to the Philadelphia Marathon. This race follows a shorter loop of the marathon. Each runner receives a T-shirt and a postcard with his/her results.
[edit] Winners
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| 20 Nov, 2011 | 2:19:16 | Folisho Tuko |  United States |
2:35:46 | Mariska Kramer |  Netherlands |
| 22 Nov, 2010 | 2:21:28 | Daniel Vassallo (MA) | United States |
2:38:55 | Mariska Kramer | Netherlands |
| 22 Nov, 2009 | 2:17:15 | John Crews (NC) | United States |
2:46:44 | Jutta Merilainen |  Finland |
| 23 Nov, 2008 | 2:19:57 | Andrey Toptun |  Ukraine |
2:44:02 | Vera Ovcharuk | Ukraine |
| 18 Nov, 2007 | 2:25:01 | Timothy Psitet |  Kenya |
2:42:05 | Kristin Price (NC) | United States |
| 19 Nov, 2006 | 2:17:09 | Hosea Kimutai | Kenya |
2:40:31 | Maryina Bychkova |  Russia |
| 20 Nov, 2005 | 2:21:02 | Joseph Ndiritu-2 | Kenya |
2:43:07 | Emily Kroshus |  Canada |
| 21 Nov, 2004 | 2:19:43 | Michael Korir-2 | Kenya |
2:41:57 | Larisa Mikhailova | Russia |
| 23 Nov, 2003 | 2:16:47 | Joseph Ndiritu | Kenya |
2:45:05 | Seana Carmean (MA) | United States |
| 24 Nov, 2002 | 2:18:43 | Michael Korir | Kenya |
2:39:47 | Tatyana Maslova | Russia |
| 18 Nov, 2001 | 2:21:07 | Gennadiy Temnikov | Russia |
2:41:05 | Elena Plastinina | Ukraine |
| 19 Nov, 2000 | 2:18:03 | Brian Clas (NY) | United States |
2:41:56 | Elvira Kolpakova | Russia |
| 21 Nov, 1999 | 2:25:46 | Tesfaye Bekele |  Ethiopia |
2:37:59 | Anne Marie Lauck (NJ) | United States |
| 22 Nov, 1998 | 2:24:12 | Ryan Grote (NJ) | United States |
2:44:59 | Jan Wanklyn-2 | United States |
| 23 Nov, 1997 | 2:19:03 | Gavin Gaynor (PA) | United States |
2:41:35 | Sarah Hunter | Canada |
| 24 Nov, 1996 | 2:19:55 | Nikolic Srba |  Yugoslavia |
2:50:01 | Bea Marie Altieri (MD) | United States |
| 19 Nov, 1995 | 2:20:15 | Mark Andrews (NC) | United States |
2:39:54 | Jeanne Peterson (NY) | United States |
| 20 Nov, 1994 | 2:21:22 | Charles Crabb (PA) | United States |
2:52:08 | Jan Wanklyn (PA) | United States |
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| 1989 | 2:22 Tim Wunch USA | |||||
| 1988 | 2:32:23 Fred Schneck Bethlehem,PA | |||||
| 29 Nov, 1987 | 2:24:08 |
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2:54:12 | Lori Lawson | United States |
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| 23 Nov, 1986 | 2:25:25 | Ira Meyers (PA) | United States |
2:47:15 | Doreen Mastalli (NY) | United States |
| 24 Nov, 1985 | 2:18:27a | Derrick Adamson-2 | United States |
2:38:30a | Sandra Mewett |  Bermuda |
| 25 Nov, 1984 | 2:16:39a | Derrick Adamson |  Jamaica |
2:42:30a | Barbara Filtuze (PA) | United States |
| 27 Nov, 1983 | 2:15:26a | Sam Pelletier (ME) | United States |
2:36:38a | Jane Welzel | United States |
| 28 Nov, 1982 | 2:15:00a | William Scholl (NJ) | United States |
2:34:28a | Jan Yerkes-2 | United States |
| 29 Nov, 1981 | 2:17:25a | Dave Patterson (PA) | United States |
2:39:11a | Jan Yerkes (PA) | United States |
| 30 Nov, 1980 | 2:26:18 | William Devoe | United States |
3:04:36 | Pam Borowsky | United States |
| 25 Nov, 1979 | 2:30:06 | Richard Hayden | United States |
3:05:21 | Chris Schilling | United States |
| 26 Nov, 1978 | 2:22:38 | Richard diSebastian-2 | United States |
2:56:05 | Carol Geig | United States |
| 1977 | 2:25:59 | Richard diSebastian | United States |
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| 1976 |
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| 30 Nov, 1975 |
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| 01 Dec, 1974 | 2:21:57 | Bill Rodgers (MA) | United States |
3:25:33 | Mary Devlin | United States |
| 25 Nov, 1973 |
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| 26 Nov, 1972 |
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| 28 Nov, 1971 | 2:26:44.8 | Moses Mayfield-2 | United States |
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| 29 Nov, 1970 | 2:24:29 | Moses Mayfield | United States |
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| 30 Nov, 1969 | 2:32:52.4 | Leo Duart | United States |
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| 1968 |
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| 03 Dec, 1967 | 2:24:23 | Bill Clark (CA) | United States |
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| 18 Dec, 1966 | 2:24:43.4 | Amby Burfoot (CT) | United States |
3:58:39 | Sue Morse | United States |
| 26 Dec, 1965 | 2:34:07.6 | Tom Osler (NJ) | United States |
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| 24 Jan, 1965 | 2:37:23 | John Kelly (NY) | United States |
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| 19 Jan, 1964 | 2:20:05 | Adolf Gruber-2 |  Austria |
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| 27 Jan, 1963 | 2:39:49 | Adolf Gruber | Austria |
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| 28 Jan, 1962 | 2:33:13.6 | Ted Corbitt -4 | United States |
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| 1960-1961 |
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| 25 Jan, 1959 | 2:29:43 | Ted Corbitt-3 | United States |
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| 05 Jan, 1958 | 2:26:44 | Ted Corbitt-2 | United States |
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| 27 Jan, 1957 | 2:31:19 | Jack Barry-2 | United States |
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| 29 Jan, 1956 | 2:36:09 | Jack Barry (PA) | United States |
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| 30 Jan, 1955 | 2:25:23 | Johnny J Kelley | United States |
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| 31 Jan, 1954 | 2:36:06 | Ted Corbitt (NY) | United States |
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[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Gregory, Kia; Sapatkin, Don (November 21, 2011). "Philly runners' deaths point to dangers of extreme stress on the body". Philly.com. The Philadelphia Inquirer. http://www.philly.com/philly/health/20111122_Philly_runners__deaths_point_to_dangers_of_extreme_stress_on_the_body.html?cmpid=124488459. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
[edit] External links
- PhiladelphiaMarathon.com - 'History is Alive and Running: Philadelphia Marathon' (official website)
- ARRS.net - 'Philadelphia Independence Marathon, Philadelphia PA/USA: Race Winners' (through 47 editions)
- Kathleen Boyle Wrigley: Blind Runner-Philadelphia Marathon Biography
- Results of past six years
- 2005 results
- 2004 results
- 2003 results
- 2002 results
- 2001 results
- 2000 results
- 1998 results
Coordinates: 39°57′53″N 75°10′46″W / 39.96477°N 75.17952°W
