Date: Sunday, November 22
Start time: 7:00 a.m.
Start location: 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Entry fee:
  • $65 April 1 – June 30
  • $75 July 1 – August 31
  • $100 September 1 – November 13

The Course

Not up for a full marathon? The Philadelphia Marathon offers a Half Marathon event just for you. This 13.1 mile event kicked-off in 2006 to meet the demand of die-hard runners and amateurs alike looking to get their feet wet or who wanted a serious challenge, but don’t have the time to train for a full marathon.

With the addition of the Half Marathon, it's even easier to get involved in the Philadelphia Marathon weekend! With more events than ever before, you can be sure to find something to suit your experience level and satisfy your competitive spirit.

Download detailed course maps here:
Detailed Course Map
2009 USATF Certified Half Course Map

All half-marathon runners will receive:

  • A technical shirt
  • A finisher medal
  • Post-race refreshments
  • A finisher certificate

Awards

The top five male and female finishers in each age group (listed below) will take home awards for their performance.

  • 14 & under
  • 15 to 19
  • 20 to 24
  • 25 to 29
  • 30 to 34
  • 35 to 39
  • 40 to 44
  • 45 to 49
  • 50 to 54
  • 55 to 59
  • 60 to 64
  • 65 to 69
  • 70 & 0ver

Cash Prizes

Cash prizes for the first five male and female finishers of the Half Marathon will be issued as follows:

1st $2,500 one male & one female
2nd $1,000 one male & one female
3rd $500 one male & one female
4th $350 one male & one female
5th $250 one male & one female
1st
Masters		 $500 one male & one female