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Philadelphia Marathon

Nov 18, 2012

4.5

Organizer`s website

Where

Philadelphia, PA, United States

Start time

08:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

November 18, 2012 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 08:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Michael McKeeman 02:17:47

2. Scott Macpherson 02:18:30

3. Abiyot Endale 02:19:11

Top 3 Women

1. Irina Mashkantceva 02:35:37

2. Veneno Sarmosova 02:35:56

2. ORIANA MARCIAL 05:06:48

Top 3 Men

1. Michael McKeeman 02:17:47

2. Scott Macpherson 02:18:30

2. Rudolf Kogan 05:33:54

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Reviews

4.5

Based on 2 Reviews from other runners - tap or click to see all!

By: Aditi Nimbalkar

Posted: March 18, 2025

Challenging race and good course

I ran the Philadelphia half marathon this past November and I found it to be a slightly difficult and challenging but beautiful course through the city. The spectators were present throughout the course and really helped in terms of motivation and the energy was strong. Overall, a worthwhile race.

4.3

By: Bill B.

Posted: November 23, 2021

This is not a flat course anymore.

Course changes this year added a lot of ups and down to the course after ten miles. Should have been warned when for the first time the race shirt did not have the race course on the back. The course has changed over the years from the fast and flat course of late 1990s to a relatively hilly first half marathon and flat and fast last half the last decade or more. I was running with friends who had never done this race and was telling them what to expect. I spent a lot of time apologizing later. It still has the wonderful mostly gentle downhill over the last 5 so still a fair course and will do it again. Crowd support on the course seemed the best in over a decade and race is very well managed and support was superior. Still a great marathon.

4.7

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Michael McKeeman won the 2012 Philadelphia Marathon with a time of 2 hours 17 minutes and 47 seconds.

General News Newsworks.org

Nov 18, 2012

Tension Rises During Check-In For Philadelphia Marathon

About fifteen-hundred runners were added to the Philadelphia Marathon as a result of the cancellation of the NYC Marathon. Some of the elite runners were upset when they were given a non-elite starting position.

General News CBSLocal.com

Nov 18, 2012

Runners to Watch at Philadelphia Marathon

Folisho Tuko won the 2011 Philadelphia Marathon and is back to defend his title and hopefully improve on his 2 hours, 19 minutes and 16 second finishing time.

General News Philly.com

Nov 16, 2012

Parkway Cultural Institutions Open For Business During Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend

Merchants and cultural institutions along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will be open for business, as part of a fun cultural and sports experience during Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend on November 16-18, said City officials.

General News

Nov 11, 2012