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The original was posted on /r/running by /u/Pure_Ad_5287 on 2025-10-22 21:06:38+00:00.
hi there, planning on running the philly marathon! very excited, but oddly more stressed about the logistics than the actual race haha. My parents will be driving from out of state. They are not very “hearty” (don’t walk/stand for too long, don’t like the cold) but I would like them to see at least the last part of my race. this is my first marathon and I’m unfamiliar with the course, but would like to give them some guidance on where/how to spectate. my questions
- is there anywhere in the last 6 miles that is good for parents to spectate?
- where should I tell them to park?
- how do i figure out my corral/start time so I can give them a good time estimate (ie, expecting to run about 4 hours, with a 7:00 am start time, should i tell them to be at mile 20 around 11:00 am?)
- if you have similarly non-hearty parents, do you recommend just telling them to skip the spectator and meet up for post-race brunch? do you have any brunch recs in the area that won’t be swamped?
Sorry for all the questions… clearly a little nervous about it all. thank you! Race Map
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