If you want to register for the Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon or the Rothman Institute 8K, please be advised that online registration closes at midnight EST on November 14, 2008 or when registration reaches 18,000. THERE IS NO RACE-DAY REGISTRATION FOR ANY OF THESE EVENTS.

Additionally, you’ll want to note the following details before you register:

  • There are absolutely no refunds on registration - no exceptions!
  • Registration fees are non-transferable.
  • You are not considered registered until payment is received.
  • Race packets can be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, November 21, from 12:00 noon until 7:00 p.m., or Saturday, November 22, from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
  • There is no packet pick-up on race day.
  • As part of your runner package, t-shirt sizes are distributed on a first come, first served basis at packet pick-up.
  • Payment must be in U.S. Dollars only.


Philadelphia Marathon

Date: Sunday, November 23
Start time: 7:00 a.m.
Start location: 22nd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Entry fee:
  • $80 April 1 – June 30
  • $95 July 1 – September 3
  • $125 September 4 – November 14

Half Marathon

Date: Sunday, November 23
Start time: 7:00 a.m.
Start location: 22nd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Entry fee:
  • $65 April 1 – June 30
  • $75 July 1 – September 3
  • $100 September 4 – November 14

Rothman Institute 8K

Date: Sunday, November 23
Start time: 7:15 a.m.
Start location: 22nd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Entry fee:
  • $25 April 1 – June 30
  • $30 July 1 – September 3
  • $45 September 4 – November 14

Kids Fun Run*

Date: Saturday, November 22
Start time: 10:30 a.m.
Start location: TBD—check back soon for update
Entry fee:
  • $15

*You may register for this event at the Health & Fitness Expo and onsite before the race on November 22.