Marathon

Philadelphia Marathon 2009 Results Tracked by Twitter, Facebook

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:38:20 -0600

The Philadelphia Marathon 2009 got underway Sunday morning with great weather for runners. Anyone looking for results and information about the marathon can find it on Twitter,Facebook, the official Philadelphia Marathon blog. Pictures can be viewed on Flickr. Those carrying an iPhone or other smartphone will be able to get up to the minute information by checking their Twitter feed or the Philadelphia Marathon Facebook fan page.

Philadelphia Marathon 2009 Marathon Video

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:37:12 -0600

The 2009 Philadelphia Marathon is underway on Sunday, November 22.
Over 20,000 runners are participating.

See more information on the marathon here.

Philadelphia Marathon 2009 Road Closures Announced

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:28:34 -0600

The Philadelphia Marathon got underway Sunday morning with great weather for runners. This is only the 16th running of what is also known as the Philadelphia Independence Marathon. Runners started off at 21st Street and the Ben Franklin Parkway, and will make their way down to Old City in this 26.2 mile race.

Winners Roll at Rock n' Roll San Antonio Marathon 2009

Michael Santo — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:55:57 -0600

Sunday's Rock n' Roll San Antonio Marathon (and Half Marathon) was only the second ever, but the crowd was rockin' n' rollin' nonetheless. More than 31,000 runners and walkers, from all 50 states and 23 countries, registered to participate. San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro participated in the Marathon, as well.

Meb Keflezighi and Derartu Tulu Win New York City Marathon

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:59:50 -0600

Winners crossed the finish line of the 40th New York City Marathon today as Meb Keflezighi became the first American male winner in 27 years to win the ING New York City Marathon. On the women's side, one of history's all-time great distance runners, Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia won her first ING New York City Marathon.

New York City Marathon 2009 Runners in Brooklyn

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:22:06 -0600

40th New York City Marathon: The lead pack of runners comes over the Verrazano bridge and head towards 4th avenue in Brooklyn.

See story:NYC Marathon Winners Begin to Cross Finish Line

Tulu wins New York Marathon 2009

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:17:57 -0600

40th New York Marathon: Paula Radcliffe fell off the pace after 22 miles and then Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia pushed on to win in the womens race at two hours, 28 minutes and 52 seconds.

NYC Marathon 2009 Winners Begin to Cross Finish Line

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 02:52:37 -0600

The ING New York City Marathon 2009 is one of the world's greatest marathon with almost 42,000 runners heading to the finish line. As winners cross the finish line, the results are important to friends, family and co-workers of the dedicated runners of the New York Marathon 2009.

Where to Watch the 2009 New York Marathon

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:16:50 -0500

Whether you are on the sidelines or at home, there are several ways to watch the runners of the 2009 NYC Marathon cross the finish line on November 1. Map out the route ahead of time and find the best places to watch the NYC Marathon runners as they run through the streets of New York City. You can also tune in on television or check the statistics of the NYC Marathon on the Internet.

Marine Corps Marathon 2009 Hosts Health and Fitness Expo

Cheryl Phillips — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:20:12 -0500

The 34th Marine Corps Marathon will be held on October 25, 2009 and features a weekend full of activities, including the Marine Corp Marathon Health and Fitness Expo. The Expo started Friday and will end Saturday, October 24 at 7pm. The 2009 Health and Fitness Expo will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC with over 200 exhibitors and vendors.

Columbus Marathon 2009 Winners Cross the Finish Line

Cheryl Phillips — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:11:20 -0500

The 2009 Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon celebrated its 30th anniversary today with winners crossing the finish line on the clover-leaf design course. To help the runners along the way, more than 60 bands, entertainers, and radio stations lined the course of the Columbus Marathon. Winners are still crossing the finish line that will close at 3pm.

Baltimore Marathon Runner's Collapse was Fatal

Cheryl Phillips — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:09:38 -0500

The collapse of a 23 year old runner in Saturday's Baltimore Marathon marks the second fatality in the 9 year history of the Baltimore Marathon. The runner, identified by the Princeton University newspaper as Peter Curtain, collapsed in the 25th mile of the race and was pronounced dead at Union Memorial Hospital two hours later.