Awards and Prize Money Elite Athlete (by invitation) are only eligible for Elite Division prize money. Finish order is based on gun time. As a World Athletics Certified course competition subject to World Athletics rules. Athletes competing in the Elite Division are not eligible for Open Division prize money or awards. Open Division prize money […]
Lauren FleshmanLauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships as a professional.She was Head Coach of Littlewing Athletics for eight years, serving professional women runners with Olympic aspirations.Her book, “Good for a Girl: A Woman Running in a […]
Non-binary Participation The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend has expanded its gender diversity, equity, and inclusivity efforts to include non-binary participation in all races to meet the needs of our growing gender-diverse community and provide access and opportunity for all. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusivity to ensure all athletes can thrive and compete in a welcoming […]
Jared WardBorn in Mapleton, Utah, Jared Ward married his high school sweetheart and has six children. He served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and has a B.S./M.S. in statistics from Brigham Young University — his thesis was on optimal pace strategy in the marathon.He […]
Meet Our 2025 Premier & Professional Ambassadors!Don’t miss this year’s Philadelphia Marathon Weekend featuring elite athletes Lauren Fleshman, Aliphine Tuliamuk, Jared Ward and the Mayor of Running himself, Bart Yasso.Lauren FleshmanLauren Fleshman is one of the most decorated American distance runners of all time, having won five NCAA championships at Stanford and two national championships […]
2024 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) (Updated November 17, 2024) Race Weekend Maps Course Map (AACR Philadelphia Marathon) Course Map (Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon) Course Map (Rothman Orthopaedics 8K Run) Elevation Maps (Full and Half Marathon) Start/Finish Area (Eakins Oval) Storyboard Map (Full Marathon) Storyboard Map (Half Marathon) Von Colln Memorial Field(Nemours […]
(Photo credit: Paul Ward)Aliphine Tuliamuk – Pro Running Ambassador”I’m excited to visit the great city of Philadelphia again and meeting runners from all over the world at the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. It’s an amazing city and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be here again.”Aliphine Tuliamuk is a Kenyan-American professional marathon runner and winner of […]
Transfer Instructions Note: For the safety and integrity of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, bib transfers and sales between individuals are prohibited. We do not allow the transfer of bibs between individuals. Deadline for 2025 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend transfers is September 7, 2025 Follow these instructions to change your 2025 event/distance, prior to September 7, 2025. […]
Meet Bart – The Mayor of RunningBart Yasso, known as the Mayor of Running, is the now retired Runner’s World Chief Running Officer. Yasso, the inventor of the Yasso 800s, a marathon-training schedule used by thousands around the world. He is one of the few people to have completed races on all seven continents from […]
Adaptive Program Rules of the Road Please note: If you require an ASL interpreter, please contact [email protected]. Athletes in the Adaptive Program must be able to self-propel themselves the entire marathon distance by their own volition and a 16 minute pace is required. Push-rim wheelchairs are permitted, but due to safety concerns, handcrank bikes […]