Philadelphia Marathon organizers are expecting the largest full-weekend turnout in the organization’s history. Between the half-marathon Saturday, 8K events, and the 31st running of the marathon on Sunday,

Runners, set? The Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.

Thousands of runners laced up sneakers Saturday morning for the Philadelphia Half Marathon and 8K. For 15 years, former Texas schoolteacher Kayla Morris put every dollar she could save into a home for her growing family.

Drivers are advised to use alternate routes, avoid areas along the racecourse, allow for extra driving time, and proceed with caution during race weekend. The city is also urging drivers to refrain from double-parking, noting that parking and traffic regulations will be strictly enforced.

The weekend starts with the half marathon and 8K races on Saturday followed by the main event on Sunday morning. In total, about 37,000 competitors will participate.

Runners from all over the country and the world come to Philadelphia for marathon weekend. Eva Andersen reports from the finish line at Saturday's half marathon.

The Philadelphia Marathon is this weekend and there is expected to be a record-setting 37,000 runners at this year’s races through Center City, Old City, University City, Mantua and Fairmount Park. Besides the races, there are also plenty of events packed in from Friday to Sunday.