- Marathon
- Half
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Marathon
Past the Liberty Bell and out along the Schuylkill.
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2026 edition
Next up
Countdown
20
days to 22 Nov 2026
- Distance
- Marathon
- Course
- Rolling
- Climb
- 150 m
- Entry
- $160
About
The race
Starts on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, passes Independence Hall, then heads out and back along the Schuylkill River to Manayunk. Mostly flat, with a few hills in Fairmount Park.
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
North America · typically 7°C (45°F) on race day
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Editions
Ballot, charity and tour places
Getting in
First come, first served
Enter while places last.
Charity place
Run for an official charity. Applications for 2026 race weekend bibs are now closed; 2027 Charity Program Applications is now open.
Tour operator package
Travel packages that include a guaranteed entry.
Charity places
- Apply
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Alzheimer's Foundation of America
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American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
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Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia
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Emily's Entourage (Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund Inc.)
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Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation
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The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation
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