Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend takes place November 20 to 22, 2026 and includes multiple road races held across the city. The weekend features the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K and the Philadelphia Kid’s Run, along with multi-race Challenges.

All courses are USATF certified and the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon is a Boston qualifier. The TIAA Philadelphia Marathon and the Independence, Liberty Bell and Freedom Challenges are sold out for 2026. Registration remains open for the Dietz & Watson Half Marathon, the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K, the Patriot Challenge and the Philadelphia Kid’s Run.

Course routes pass historic landmarks, through urban neighborhoods and along Philadelphia’s waterfronts. Notable sections include the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the Museum District, Old City, Center City, University City, Manayunk, Fairmount Park and the Schuylkill River. The half marathon and marathon finish in the vicinity of the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K follows the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive. The Philadelphia Kid’s Run is a short, non-competitive event held at Eakins Oval adjacent to the museum.

The event is in its 32nd year, first held in 1994, and has grown from about 1,500 participants to a much larger multi-race weekend. An expo, training activities and an official event app are part of the weekend program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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