General Information

• What is the weather typically like on race day?

The average high for mid-September is 65 degrees and the average low is 48 degrees. Race morning is typically crisp and cool.

• What are the 2008 individual entry fees?

Half Marathon Entry Fees

• $55 (through 6/15/08)
• $65 (6/16/08 - 9/8/08)
• $75 at the Expo
• What is the ING Run For Something Better Children’s Run Entry Fee?

$20 through 9/8/08– registration is also available at the Health & Fitness Expo and on race day for the same price.

• What is the minimum age requirement for the Half Marathon?

You must be at least 12 years of age on race day in order to participate in the ING Philadelphia Distance Run.

• How do I change my predicted finishing time once I am registered?

If your predicted finishing time has changed since the time you registered and you would like to start in a different corral, please visit the Corral Change booth located in the packet pick-up area of the Health & Fitness Expo. You can only change to a faster predicted finish time (i.e. a corral closer to the start).

• How do I volunteer for the race?

Volunteers are needed to help at the two-day Health & Fitness Expo, support the runners at the start and finish lines, as well as on the course at water stations.

Please contact the Volunteer Department: Email:

volunteerphilly@eliteracing.com
Phone: (800) 311-1255 x220
Fax: (858) 450-6905
Mailing: 9401 Waples St., San Diego, CA 92121

• Where do I check my Gear Bag on Race Day?

All participants may check their gear at the Runner’s Gear Check Area at Eakins Oval. The goodie bag you pick up at the Expo is your gear check bag, and your gear tag will be affixed to your race number.

Course Information

• Is there a course time limit for the half marathon?

Participants must complete the half marathon course in four (4) hours.

• Is the course walker friendly?

The half marathon course is “walker friendly.” The 13.1 mile course is flat and scenic.  All participants must be able to complete the course in four (4) hours.

• Where is the Start Line location?

  The Start Line is located on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, East of 24th St.

• Where is the Finish Line location?

The Finish Line is on Benjamin Franklin Parkway, West of Spring Garden St.

Registration Information

• What if I did not receive my confirmation card?

We will mail confirmation cards a month prior to the event. If you do not receive your confirmation card in the mail, please bring a photo ID to the Health & Fitness Expo. We will have blank confirmation cards available for you to complete.

• How do I know if I’m registered?

Please allow 4-5 weeks for your registration to complete the processing cycle. Your cancelled check or credit card statement will be confirmation until you receive your confirmation packet by mail.

• What if I cannot participate after I have registered?

All entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Once we receive and accept your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate. You may not give or sell your number to anyone else and entry fees will not be transferred from year to year.

We will be happy to ship you a T-shirt from the 2008 race. Please email a request with your cancellation and include your name, street address, sex, age, phone number and T-shirt size to runphilly@eliteracing.com. T-shirts will be mailed out after the event.

Expo Information

• When and where will the Health & Fitness Expo be held?

The ING Philadelphia Distance Run Health & Fitness Expo will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Friday, September 19 (11 am - 6 pm) and Saturday, September 20 (9 am - 5 pm).

• Can someone else pick up my race material?

All participants must pick up their own race packet. Photo ID is required. Race packets must be picked up at the two-day Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, September 19 or Saturday, September 20. Race packets will not be mailed.

Post Race Information

• Does every finisher receive a Finisher’s Certificate?

All finisher’s receive a Finisher’s Certificate. Certificates will be mailed out 7-8 weeks after the event.

• What if my results are incorrect?

Submit a correction request. Corrections will be updated on a weekly basis.

• What is the 2009 race date?

September 20, 2009.