The event itself has a new name, but defending champion Ryan Hall is hoping for a similar outcome to last year’s 1:01:52 victory at the ING Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon on September 19.

“I am very excited to return to Philadelphia to run in the ING Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon,” Hall said. “Now that I have met Rocky, run the lightening fast course, heard the bands, and experienced the energy on the streets of Philadelphia, I am even more eager to race this great race.”