Our Charities
The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is pleased to partner with many wonderful and worthwhile programs that support local initiatives and benefit people from right here in the Philadelphia Region, nationally and around the world.
To learn more about becoming a part of our charity program, contact [email protected] for additional information.
Additionally, the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend partners with its fiscal sponsor, the Philadelphia City Fund, to allocate a portion of its revenue for grantmaking to support the Philadelphia community each year.
Through its Community Fund, PCF invests those proceeds in charitable projects that improve the quality of life for our residents. Learn more about grant opportunities through PCF’s Community Fund.
Applications for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend are now open!
2026 Official Charities
Gold Level Charities
Whether you’re planning to run the Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, or the Rothman 8K, Make Your Miles Mean More by joining the AACR Runners for Research team!
The AACR is on the front lines of the quest for new and innovative ways to understand, prevent, and cure cancer, bringing together the greatest minds in cancer science to defeat cancer.
The funds you raise will directly support the AACR’s mission to prevent and cure cancer through: Research, Education, Communication, Collaboration, Science Policy and Advocacy.
The AACR invites you to join us in imagining a world without cancer and, more importantly, we invite you to join us in making it happen.
Website: www.aacr.org
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mental health 🤝 physical health
Active Minds mobilizes youth and young adults to lead a transformative movement in mental health, forever changing how it is valued and prioritized in society.
By equipping, connecting, and amplifying the collective, diverse voices of youth and young adults, we are building a movement of lasting champions who are improving mental health norms for all.
Contact: [email protected] / 202.332.9595
Website: www.activeminds.org
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Silver Level Charities
Here is shortened text: At the American Cancer Society, we have a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. With the DetermiNation program, our athletes help raise funds to take down cancer; they’re nothing short of amazing.
When you join our team, you make your miles more meaningful. ACS is giving it our all through incredible research, patient supports and services, and a free 24/7 staffed helpline.
Contact: Jillian Pereira
Website: www.cancer.org
The Emily Whitehead Foundation, named for the first child in the world whose cancer was cured with CAR T-cell therapy, supports patients and caregivers affected by childhood diseases and advocates for all patients who can be treated with advanced cell and gene therapies. We are driven to turn Emily’s survivor story into countless more survivor stories.
Website: www.emilywhiteheadfoundation.org
Girls on the Run is a sports-based youth development organization – our mission is to inspire girls to by joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experienced-based curriculum which creatively integrates running!
Contact: Heather Plastaras / 215.247.8598
Website: www.gotrphiladelphia.org
Project Purple is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering the fight against pancreatic cancer. Our commitment is fueled by a mission to raise awareness, drive crucial research, and provide direct aid to patients battling the disease. Since our founding in 2010, we have led the charge in pioneering advancements and bringing hope to those affected. To date, Project Purple has invested more than $4 million in research, while our Patient Financial Aid Program has provided over $1.3 million to help 1,500 families with medical and daily living expenses. Together, we are working toward a world without pancreatic cancer.
Contact: Anthony Capua / 203.714.6052
Website: www.ProjectPurple.org
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Bronze Level Charities
Contact: [email protected] / 866.507.7222
Website: www.theaftd.org
Contact: Varianny Kapur, 908.396.7048
Website: www.parkinson.org
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Contact: Hailey Euston, Senior Director of Marketing / 610.630.9450, x219
Website: www.specialolympicspa.org
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