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Transform Tomorrow® with Transamerica.

Transamerica is a proud new sponsor and official life insurance partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. We congratulate all who are transforming their tomorrows through their dedication to ─ and joy of ─ a healthy, active lifestyle. Transformations aren’t about doing things once or on occasion when time permits. Transformations are about lofty…

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Adam Zocks: Master Obstacle Clearer

Meet one of the Competitor Group’s operations gurus. When he was a high school runner, Competitor Group Vice President and General Manager Adam Zocks was jumping over hurdles. Not much has changed since then.

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Official Statement Regarding the Boston Marathon Tragedy

“We were shocked and saddened to learn of the tragedy in Boston today. Our hearts and thoughts are with the victims, their families and all those affected. Out of respect to the Boston Marathon and the Boston Athletic Association, we will not be providing any additional comments at this time other than to say that we are working closely with our partners, both government agencies and law enforcement, to immediately review security protocol and safety procedures in light of the tragic events of the day. We will provide more details in the coming days as we engage in this critical dialogue with respective officials in each of our partner cities across the country.”

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Fuel your competition with PowerBar® Performance Energy Bars

Take your performance to new heights with PowerBar®, the Official Energy Bar Partner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series. PowerBar® Performance Energy Bars deliver fast energy to working muscles to help you over the finish line. Join us on race day to try them out! http://us.powerbar.com/Products/Family/1324

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Have you tried SUNOLOGY®? A Sunscreen for Skin That Prefers No Chemical Sunscreens

Sunology is the ideal choice for endurance sport participants who want a natural sunscreen. It contains no chemicals in the Active Ingredients or preservatives in the formulation. The sunscreen contains no water — only ahealthy oil base — and is ideal for bikers, swimmers and runners. The inactive ingredients contain high level of vitamins and…

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It’s Time to Get LUCKY Again in Philadelphia!

Get LUCKY in Philadelphia! The Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon is offering a special registration promotion on the 13th of every month. All participants who register on the 13th of this month will receive a $13 discount when using code LUCKY13. How it works: Simply register online with coupon code LUCKY13, and receive an…

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Kenyans Steal the Show at Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon

Stanley Biwott and Sharon Cherop from Kenya Take First Place at the 35th Annual Half Marathon; American Idol Singer Haley Reinhart Impresses 20,000 Fans at the Finish Line Concert.

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2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Course Tour

View the entire 2012 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon course without breaking a sweat. Whether this is your first time running the course or you’re a seasoned veteran, you’ll love this tour!

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SCHEDULE OF RACES

Sunday, September 15, 2013
1/2 Marathon Wheelchair Start*: 8:00am
1/2 Marathon Start: 8:00am

* The Half Marathon Wheelchair start times are for racing wheelchairs ONLY. Participants racing in everyday wheelchairs will start at the regular start times and be assigned corrals based on their projected finish times. NO hand -cycles will be allowed.

COURSE PROFILE

The half marathon is a flat, fast and fun looped course that starts and finishes at Eakins Oval on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

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HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

Fri.-Sat., September 13-14, 2013
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center
Times:
Friday, September 13, 12pm – 7pm
Saturday September 14, 9am – 5pm
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WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Finish Line Festival with music, food & beverages
Headliner Concert immediately after race at Finish Line