Competitive Running in Philadelphia

Broad Street Run. The Broad Street Run, a 10-miler down Broad Street, is a May event. 215/683-3594. www.broadstreetrun.com.

Penn Relays. Penn Relays, held in April, is one of the world's oldest and largest amateur track meets, with more than 350 races and events. Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce Sts., Philadelphia, PA, 19104. 215/898-6145. www.thepennrelays.com.

Rock & Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon. The Rock & Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon, formerly known as the Philadelphia Distance Run, is the country's premier half-marathon, with more than 7,000 runners completing a 13-mi course through downtown and along the Schuylkill River. The event includes live music from rock & roll bands. runrocknroll.competitor.com/philadelphia.

Philadelphia Marathon. The Philadelphia Marathon runs through Center City and along the Schuylkill River and is held the Sunday before Thanksgiving. 215/683-2122. www.philadelphiamarathon.com.