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Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend takes place November 20 to 22, 2026, and includes multiple road races held across the city. Organizers describe courses that pass historic landmarks, urban neighborhoods, Fairmount Park and the banks of the Schuylkill River. All courses are USATF certified and the Philadelphia Marathon is a Boston qualifier.
The event weekend includes a range of distances and formats, from a full marathon to short youth events. The full marathon and several multi-race challenge entries are sold out for 2026; a waitlist and charity entry options are noted by organizers. The weekend also includes official communications about bib distribution: only listed charity partners are authorized to distribute bibs, and transfers of bibs between individuals are not permitted.
Races on the weekend include:
- 26.2 miles Philadelphia Marathon
- 13.1 miles Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
- 8K (4.97 miles) Rothman Orthopaedics 8K
- Nemours Children’s Health Philadelphia Kid’s Run, a short distance non competitive event at Eakins Oval
The weekend is presented as an established event with a multi decade history and significant participant numbers. Courses finish in notable locations including the area near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and travel through cultural and riverfront corridors in the city. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
