Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
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Event details
The 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend takes place November 20-22, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA. The event hub is listed at 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130. Race expo and packet pickup are scheduled at the Philadelphia Convention Center on Friday and Saturday. Participation as a professional athlete is by invitation only. A guaranteed entry option is available through the official charity program.
Races, charities and logistics
The weekend program includes the Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K, and the Nemours Children's Health Philadelphia Kid’s Run. Multiple fundraising organizations are affiliated with the event, including the American Association for Cancer Research, Active Minds Inc., the American Cancer Society, the Emily Whitehead Foundation, Girls on the Run Philadelphia, and the National Brain Tumor Society. For merchandise, there is a $15 shipping and handling charge for in-training gear shipped to Canada; all other international in-training orders must be picked up at the Expo. Merchandise shipping addresses must include apartment or condo numbers to be accepted for shipment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.