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Tedrick Kelly recommends this race
(2022)
"I Come Back For the Chocolate"
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I keep coming back for the chocolate. I have run this race 5 years, and I will keep coming back. The pre & post race part, along with the chocolate makes up for all the hills you encounter on the route. The DJ played all the tunes to get you pumped before the race and the tunes to make you dance afterwards. A soul train line even formed this year, and the smiles were great to see after Covid knocked out this race in 2021. I highly recommend you giving this race a try and experience what the Queen City has to offer.
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Tedrick Kelly recommends this race
(2021)
"IRL Racing is back in Philly"
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Great way to welcome back IRL racing for me. This was my first marathon in almost 2 years due to Covid. Philadelphia did a great job managing the race and putting in precautions to help keep everyone safe. All runners had to show proof of vaccination and were required to wear a mask while at the starting area and finish areas. All volunteers at water stations were wearing gloves and masks.
They race itself was way more hilly than advertised, I understand they had to make some changes to the course. Regardless of that, it still had some of the best in race scenery I’ve experienced. Lots of historic buildings throughout the route. This is a race to put on your “to-do” list. Thank you Philly
Tedrick Kelly recommends this race
(2021)
"Bittersweet "
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Although this race was forced virtual due to pandemic, I still enjoyed finding a route and knocking out the miles. Finished my race and popped open my bag of swag. I said it before and I’ll say it again, Hot chocolate series has some of the best swag and medals I’ve seen. Looking forward to next year, hopefully IRL.
Tedrick Kelly recommends this race
(2020)
"Almost Felt Like I was there...almost"
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Fun race to try and build your virtual route around. It is a bridge run, so I made sure to incorporate some bridges into my route. I chose the Double Pump challenge, which consist of the 5K and 10K immediately after. After you are finished, there was a link on the website to submit your results(a snapshot of your running app). Hopefully I will be able to try this again, in person, for 2021.
Tedrick Kelly recommends this race
(2020)
"Chocolate Dreams"
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3rd year running and I will continue to come back. Course is hilly but manageable. Not a lot of spectators during the race but you are too busy conquering hills to really notice. You get pretty much everything that can be dipped in chocolate afterwards, including: marshmallows, rice crispy treats, pretzels and bananas. The swag is one of the best I’ve seen. This year was a full zip, very warm jacket.