Philadelphia Marathon Results

BY:naveed 284 days ago on Local News      

The Philadelphia Marathon 2009 results have been updated in official Philadelphia Marathon website as well as on Facebook. The importance of Philadelphia Marathon can be judged that in 1954, The Philadelphia Marathon was started. It is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event takes place on the third Sunday of November each year. The running track is approved by the USA Track & Field of 26.2 miles.
Today, Sunday 22, Nov.2009 is the 16th Annual Philadelphia Marathon. Runners from all over the world participated every year and gathered at Philadelphia this weekend, making preparation for today’s 16th annual Philadelphia marathon. Some the sponsors and runners are also welcomed by the Michael Nutter, the Mayor. According to the sponsors and runners opinion,

“We have a flat course, it's a quick course; it's a scenic course. It really is a veritable running tour of the great city of Philadelphia."

While running the track of 26.2 , some places are overview, which including major landmarks of the city, Penn’s Landing, Love Park, the zoo, Independence Mall, Memorial Hall, and Boathouse Row. Thus, Philadelphia Marathon 2009 begins with great enthusiasm from the participants under a great weather conditions. The race started at 7 am EST.
For results and information about the marathon can be found easily on Twitter, Facebook, and the official Philadelphia Marathon website. For those people having iPhone or other smart phone will be able to get up the minute information by the checking of their Twitter feed or Philadelphia Marathon Facebook fan page. The 2009 Philadelphia Marathon men’s winner is Benjamin Sirmons with a finishing duration of 02:01:33, for detail information visit the Marathon results website. Similarly, this year too the crowd is out in full force to enjoy and cheers the 20,000 runners’ streaming through the historic streets of Philadelphia.