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Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026. About 37,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 22, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Field size
- ~37,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, November 22, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 37,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- phillymarathon.com
About the Philadelphia Marathon
A flagship East Coast marathon weekend (full marathon, Dietz & Watson Half, and Rothman 8K) touring Philadelphia's historic landmarks and the Schuylkill River, drawing roughly 37,000 participants across all events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Top-10 largest marathon in the US by finishers; Boston qualifier; USATF-certified
- Notes
- Major East Coast marathon
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Philadelphia Marathon: common questions
- When is the Philadelphia Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, November 22, 2026.
- Where is the Philadelphia Marathon held?
- In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Philadelphia Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Philadelphia Marathon?
- About 37,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Philadelphia Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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