FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Philadelphia Marathon Statement

PHILADELPHIA (November 20, 2011) – Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend
Executive Director Melanie Johnson issued the following statement:

"Philadelphia Marathon and Philadelphia Half Marathon organizers extend our
deepest sympathies to the families of the two runners who lost their lives
at the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon today. We are deeply
saddened and our thoughts are with their families and friends. We cannot at
this time disclose the identities of the runners pending notification of
the families. We will provide more information as it becomes available. Our
thoughts remain with the runners' families and friends."

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