The starting location is awesome. Couldn't get any better than right in the heart of Philly. Finish in the same location - right in front of the art museum. Staying in any hotel is easy and fast to the starting line. No long waits at security, and plenty

The best in town! But I have to say that Chicago Marathon could do. Better job at their medals, com'on! This years was better, but they have pretty ugly finishing medals compared to my other events. On another note, it was nearly impossible to leave the gated area. All runners where

Course is fairly straight forward, out and back. One hill after the turn and a few rollers. The second half was very windy and cold. I made sure I tucked in behind someone to break the wind. Not my favorite half but a good tune up for the NYC marathon. Will