By David Block for Runner’s Gazette On the weekend of November 19-20, Philadelphia hosted the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, and the Rothman Institute 8K. A key standout was Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia. She won… Read More ›
By Clay ShawPhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen Mitchell Philadelphia, PA, November 20, 2022, Philadelphia Marathon—Amber Zimmerman of Philadelphia charged through the streets of Philadelphia despite the cold temperatures and strong winds. She had a two-minute lead on the rest of… Read More ›
By David Block PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 20-21, 2021—The AACR Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz and Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and the Rothman Orthopedic 8K returned after a one-year hiatus. COVID-19 prevented these races from taking place last year, but the pandemic… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw Philadelphia, PA, November 21, 2021—Mike Chesire of Kenya won the Philadelphia Marathon in 2:13:28. Dylan Gearinger of Philadelphia moved up through the ranks and caught Chesire in Manayunk, then fell back a bit, but stayed steady to… Read More ›
by Clay Shaw PHILADELPHIA, PA, NOVEMBER 24, 2019—Diriba Yigezu of Ethiopia, made the podium in 2018 in third place. Competitive and not satisfied, Yigezu return to Philadelphia to win in 2019, in 2:16:31. Yigezu is based in New York City,… Read More ›
By David Block PHILADELPHIA, PA—Boniface Kongin thought he was going to win the Philadelphia Marathon, held November 18, 2018 for a second year in a row, and it seemed as if it were going to happen. At the 10K mark,… Read More ›
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