The Love Run is the race that officially kicks off the spring race season in Philadelphia. The course takes you through a little bit of center city and then out onto MLK Drive. It is a great course for a beginner in the half distance. The weather this time of year is unpredictable- I have ran in snow, rain, summer like temps etc. The crowd support when not on the Drive is so lively that it keeps you motivated to push forward. Finally, the race swag every year is one that I look forward too. My favorite part of the swag is the coffee mug.