Runner's Gazette

Sep 22, 2024 | runnersgazette.com | David Block

By David BlockWesley Kiptoo, who won the Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR) 13.1 miles on Sunday, September 15 with a 1:01:21 finish, had never before set foot in The City of Brotherly Love. “I got here two days ago,” said Kiptoo. A few hours after winning the first place cash award of $2,500.00, he flew back to Arizona where he trains. Asked what he saw in Philadelphia and what he will remember he said: “There are a lot of good places to run here.” He had no time for sightseeing.

Nov 22, 2023 | runnersgazette.com | David Block

By David Block for Runner’s GazettePhotography by Clay Shaw and Karen MitchellThe 30th running (see note below) of the Philadelphia Marathon, held Sunday, November 19, was not only meaningful for the thousands of runners who competed, but also for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, mayor since 2016. His mayoral term ends this January 2024.

May 30, 2023 | runnersgazette.com | Jack Heath