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

March 4, 2025Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon Nominated Second Time as One of the Country’s Best Half Marathons by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards PHILADELPHIA, PA (March 4, 2025) – 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 […]

City Announces Road Closures for 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

November 18, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

For Immediate Release: November 18, 2024 Contact: Sarah Reyes, [email protected], 267-980-8104 City Announces Road Closures for 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Note: Cultural institutions along or near the Benjamin Franklin Parkway generally will maintain normal weekend hours of operation on Marathon Race Weekend. Access to the Philadelphia Museum of Art during event hours, will be maintained […]

2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend to Kick Off on November 22 with Largest Anticipated Attendance in Race History

November 14, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Contact: Sarah Reyes, [email protected], 267-980-8104 2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend to Kick Off on November 22 with Largest Anticipated Attendance in Race History This year’s sold-out marathon weekend boasts four races, a free two-day Health & Fitness Expo, all-star partners, community activities, and more PHILADELPHIA – The […]

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

September 26, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

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

August 22, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

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 […]

Philadelphia City Fund Opens 2024 Community Grant Cycle

July 24, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

CONTACT: Luise Z. Moskowitz [email protected] (267) 307-6617 Philadelphia City Fund Opens 2024 Community Grant Cycle $250,000 Earmarked for Out-of-School Time Programs That Help Philly Kids Thrive PHILADELPHIA, PA July 24, 2024 – The Philadelphia City Fund is pleased to announce the opening of its 2024 Community Fund grant cycle, which this year will focus […]

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

February 26, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

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 Team: Reflections and Resolutions

January 11, 2024Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

Philadelphia Marathon Team: Reflections and Resolutions As we begin to set goals and benchmarks in the new year for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, we must first look back and reflect on just how far we’ve come. Last year was a monumental year for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend as we celebrated the 30th running of the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, but […]

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

November 21, 2023Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

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

November 16, 2023Philadelphia Marathon WeekendUncategorized

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 […]