Sunday, May 3, 2009

pittsburgh marathon

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.

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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