The Philadelphia Marathon: Where You Can Run Through History

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Run the classic race that tours historic Philly with a fast course and a boatload of new improvements for '07. The event consists of the historic marathon, a co-located half marathon, the Rothman Institute 8K (five miles) and the Verizon Kid's Fun Run.

The Course--A Grand Tour of Where Liberty Began

The Philadelphia Marathon course is a one-of-a-kind experience. The first half of the marathon runs through the historic center of the city where you'll be treated to Independence Hall, the Betsy Ross House and the Liberty Bell. The second half heads out along the Delaware River for a flat, scenic meander, where you'll be treated to the leafy lanes of the Philadelphia Waterworks and the Schuylkill River. More