I really enjoyed the race, Iam glad that runners were released in waves because it made the traffic less congested. The one thing I wish was that if you are a walker to wait for the walking race. It makes it difficult to maneuver around the walkers while running. I liked

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 course was awesome, yet challenging with all the bridges and the small rolling hills on the roads. The crowds were cheering at every section of the course with the bridges being the only exception.