Officials with the 2009 Pittsburgh Marathon have certified the winners from Sunday's race.
The men's winner was Kassahun Kabisco of Bronx, N.Y. He finished the race in 2:22:51.
The women's winner was Kristin Price of North Carolina. She finished the race in 2:36:33.
The race began at 7:30 a.m. Sunday with approximately 10,500 runners at the start line in the Strip District.
The men's winner was Kassahun Kabisco of Bronx, N.Y. He finished the race in 2:22:51.
The women's winner was Kristin Price of North Carolina. She finished the race in 2:36:33.
The race began at 7:30 a.m. Sunday with approximately 10,500 runners at the start line in the Strip District.
Approximately 4,300 runners are taking part in the full marathon; 4,400 in the half marathon; and 1,800 in the relay.
For the 26.2-mile route, runners started at Smallman and 12th streets; crossed the Allegheny River on the 16th Street bridge; went through the North Side and the West End; crossed the West End bridge to the South Side; went into Oakland, East Liberty and Lawrenceville; then headed back toward downtown Pittsburgh.
The finish line is on the 10th Street bypass under the David L. Lawrence convention center overhang.
Following a six-year hiatus, this is the 20th running of the Pittsburgh Marathon.
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