Philadelphia Marathon / Half Marathon

Last year there were no corrals.

it looks from the course website that the half and full run the same course until close to the end of the half. I don't know about the corrals, but my number seemed to be based on my projected time I listed. I assume they'll have corral based packet pickup, and any info like that will be around in the expo.

Any elite entry lists for the 1/2 out there ?

anyone else?

I just received my final confirmation email, but it contained no bib number (it did, however, contain a confirmation number)! Anyone else have this problem? I am running the 1/2 and looking to run 1:08. Anyone want to form some pacing groups? Also interested in corral and bag questions if anyone knows. Thanks.

In the half looking for 1:15+

I wish I had some info about bag drop at the very least so can plan accordingly if there isn't one.

I ran the 8k last year and then ran the second half of my wife's marathon, so I can help a little.

Half and full start together, and they split off just shortly before the half finish. Pay attention for it.... last year some of the leaders missed the split (it was clearly marked and there were volunteers yelling "half this way, full that way", but if you're in the final 500m "zone" I suppose it can happen) and ran and extra few minutes. My suggestion is to do the warmup on that part of the course to make sure you know where the split happens.

We didn't use the bag check, but it looked like a very good setup to me. There were a bunch of panel trucks, each taking bags for numbers X000 to X999 etc. Fairly well laid out I think. Not sure what drop off or pickup line ups were like, mind you, but pickup didn't look bad around the 3-high mark for the marathon.

23tgfds wrote:

I just received my final confirmation email, but it contained no bib number (it did, however, contain a confirmation number)! Anyone else have this problem? I am running the 1/2 and looking to run 1:08. Anyone want to form some pacing groups? Also interested in corral and bag questions if anyone knows. Thanks.

You can look up your bib number at

I only see full marathon on that registration look up.

Am I missing something?

Just looking for elite start list really...

I wondered the same thing and emailed the elite/seeded coordinator.

There is suppose to be a separate corral for elite/seeded entrants. If you are an elite/seeded entrant, you'll get your bib number when you check in at the expo. You have to bring the confirmation and photo ID to get the bib number.

If you are not an elite/seeded entrant then you should already have you bib number from your confirmation (you should be able to get it from off the website).

I just received an email from Philly with my bib number. Although I think they may have messed up. I am registered for the 1/2, but I think they may have given me a full bib number. I sent them an email but they are experiencing "high volumes" of emails right now so it may take a while to get back to me. Ugh. I was told I would be able to start in the seeded corral, but haven't heard anything since then. Anyone have any more info on this/ also supposed to be starting in that corral? Thanks. Good luck to everyone.

How is this going to work?

Are the "seeded" corrals any different? I signed up about a month ago and the seeded section of the full was closed. I am looking to run a time in the general jist of top 10 (based on last years results) but don't want to get stuck in back of some 1:40 half folks in tri outfits. Can I just mosey up to the "seeded" corral and jump in with them?

that and I've seen nothing about an "elite" start list. I think it's been low key in the past about things like that. Not that I really consider myself "elite" but if you're a 1:07 guy it might be helpful to know how many random kenyans will show up.

dunno wrote:

that and I've seen nothing about an "elite" start list. I think it's been low key in the past about things like that. Not that I really consider myself "elite" but if you're a 1:07 guy it might be helpful to know how many random kenyans will show up.

The whole West Chester crew usually shows up. Good luck with that....

Regarding baggage check; pretty obvious race morning. Don't stress about it.

Good luck.

when i talked to the elite coord RE: the full marathon he said there is absolutely no difference between elite/seeded and just putting down a fast seed time. I guess the only difference would be them picking up the tab. Sorry, don't know about the half.

That is going to cause a cluster F*ck! Terrible idea.

Looks like it's going to be a cold one. I'm going to be wearing some throw-aways Sunday which I may not end up throwing away...

anyone come up with an elite start list?? Boy, I'm disappointed with you guys...or in the organizers of the race for being less than forthcoming with information!

What's the race-time forecast? How is this course for wind? Any protection?