2024 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Sold Out with Record Registration Numbers; Nemours Children’s Run Still Open

For Immediate Release: Thursday, September, 26, 2024 Contact: Sharon Gallagher, [email protected]   2024 Philadelphia Marathon, Half Marathon and 8K Sold Out with Record Registration Numbers; Nemours Children’s Run Still Open Updated 8K race route, expanded Children’s Zone and new Open Division added to this year’s Marathon Weekend experience     PHILADELPHIA, PA – The City of Philadelphia […]

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Adds Equal Prize Money Across Three Gender Categories in Open Division

Media Contact: Sharon Gallagher [email protected]   Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Adds Equal Prize Money Across Three Gender Categories in Open Division   PHILADELPHIA, PA Aug 22, 2024 – The City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Marathon Weekend organizers are excited to announce that for the 2024 Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 8K races there will now be […]

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon Nominated as One of the Country’s Best Half Marathons by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon Nominated as One of the Country’s Best Half Marathons by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards   PHILADELPHIA, PA (February 26, 2024) – Philadelphia Marathon Weekend officials are excited to announce that USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards has chosen Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon as a nominee for Best Half Marathon. In 2023, […]

Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Donates Close to $200,000 in Clothing to the Salvation Army

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES November 21, 2023 Media Contact: Natalie Faragalli, [email protected], 267-528-5001   Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Donates Close to $200,000 in Clothing to the Salvation Army What: After a record-breaking Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, race officials donated close to $200,000 in clothing to the Salvation Army on Tuesday, November 21. Athletes layer up the morning of […]

Mayor Jim Kenney to kick off the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend at the Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Friday

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES November 16, 2023 Media Contact: Natalie Faragalli, [email protected], 267-528-5001   Mayor Jim Kenney to kick off the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend at the Marathon Health & Fitness Expo Friday This press conference will celebrate the opening of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend What: Officials will kick off Philadelphia Marathon Weekend at the Philadelphia […]

The 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Kicks off with The Health and Fitness Expo

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2023 Media Contact: Natalie Faragalli, [email protected] The 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Kicks off with The Health and Fitness Expo This press conference will celebrate the opening of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 13, 2023) – The City of Philadelphia and race organizers will welcome athletes from around the […]

Exciting Partner Activations Scheduled for 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2023 Media Contact: Natalie Faragalli, [email protected] Exciting Partner Activations Scheduled for 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend PHILADELPHIA, PA (November 8, 2023) – Athletes, friends, and families are encouraged to check out these exciting new and returning partner activations scheduled to take over the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend race weekend. Activations will […]

City Announces Road Closures for 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

For immediate release: November 2, 2023 Media Contact: • Natalie Faragalli, [email protected] General Information Contact: • Office of Special Events: [email protected] City Announces Road Closures for 2023 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend PHILADELPHIA — The City of Philadelphia today released information about upcoming road closures associated with the Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend. Streets will be closed in […]