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Philadelphia Marathon Announces Equal Prize Money For Non-Elite Female, Male And Nonbinary Athletes
The open division refers to the races for nonprofessional athletes; the change does not affect the professional men's and women's races.
August 26, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Marathon will have prize money and awards for the top finishers in three gender categories — men, women and nonbinary — in the open division of its races this year, city officials announced Thursday.
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The change applies to all three races that are part of the marathon weekend on Nov. 23 and 24 — a half-marathon and 8K on Saturday and a marathon on Sunday.
The open division refers to the races for nonprofessional athletes; the change does not affect the professional men's and women's races.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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