Three Fall Half Marathons

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Today after the walk, people were talking about three fall marathons to consider for this year or next. The first is the race that I've mentioned before, the Toronto Half Marathon on October 19, 2008. Bob & I are going to register before the first price increase this month on the 29th. The weather has been iffy in past years, but to my mind it can't be much worse than at the end of October (Niagara Fallsview Half) or the beginning of November (Angus Glen Half).

For 2009 or beyond, we might want to try the IGA Montreal Half Marathon (part of the Marathon Oasis de Montréal), in mid-September. This one also includes a full, 10K and other options, and all finish with a circuit of the Big-O stadium with your image on the Jumbotron and the crowds cheering. Montreal is a great city, with lots of things to do, and the train ride makes transportation easy.

The third suggestion is the Philadelphia Distance Run, which this year is the week after the Montreal race. Philadelphia would be an amazing city to visit, and the historic route is one reason that this is described the premier half marathon in the U.S.