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!

The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend proudly partners with a diverse group of impactful nonprofit organizations supporting local initiatives across the Philadelphia region, as well as national and global causes.

If you are a runner seeking guaranteed entry into the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, we encourage you to explore the list of official charity partners below and connect directly with the organization you wish to support.

Charity Program Applications: Applications to join the 2026 Charity Program are now closed. New charity applications for the 2027 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend will open in October. Please check back here for updates.

Questions? For more information about running for a charity or becoming a future charity partner, please contact
[email protected].

2026 Official Charities

Gold Level Charities

American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

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.

www.AACR.org
View fundraising page

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Active Minds

mental health 🤝 physical health

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.

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.

[email protected]
202.332.9595
www.ActiveMinds.org
View fundraising page

Advocacy, Education, Youth Development

Silver Level Charities

American Cancer Society

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.

Samantha Sayward
www.Cancer.org
Learn more here

Healthcare/Medicine

Emily Whitehead Foundation


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.

www.EmilyWhiteheadFoundation.org
View fundraising page

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine

National Federation of the Blind

The National Federation of the Blind advances the lives of its members and all blind people in the United States. We know that blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the aspirations of all blind people.

[email protected]
410.659.9314, x2423
www.NFB.org

Advocacy, Education, Social Services, Youth Development

Children With Diabetes

Children With Diabetes provides support, education, and community for those living with T1D and their families, empowering them to thrive. Through TeamCWD, our endurance fundraising program, families and supporters can participate in races across the country while raising critical funds to advance our mission.

TeamCWD combines personal achievement with purpose, creating meaningful opportunities to build community, increase visibility for T1D, and directly support the programs that serve our families year-round.

[email protected]
www.ChildrenWithDiabetes.com
View fundraising page

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine

Cure SMA

Cure SMA is an organization dedicated to driving research for treatments and a cure for SMA, and to support and empower everyone impacted by SMA today. Join Team Cure SMA today to show your support for the spinal muscular atrophy community!

Kaitlin Wright 
www.CureSMA.org

Healthcare/Medicine

You Gotta Believe

You Gotta Believe is a national nonprofit organization working to find permanent, loving families for older youth in foster care. We believe that every child deserves the unconditional commitment of a family, and your fundraising will help to connect these deserving youth with forever families.

[email protected]
203.714.6052
www.YouGottaBelieve.org

Social Services, Youth Development

Girls on the Run Philadelphia

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!

Heather Plastaras
215.247.8598
www.GOTRPhiladelphia.org

Sports, Youth Development

Eagles Autism Foundation

The Eagles Autism Foundation funds cutting-edge autism research and evidence-based programming to transform the lives of individuals and families affected by autism. By joining Team Eagles Autism Foundation, your miles mean more than just a finish line — they fuel breakthroughs that create real impact across our community. Join Team Eagles Autism Foundation and run with purpose this November!

[email protected]
215.339.6790
www.EaglesAutismFoundation.org
View fundraising page

Healthcare/Medicine

Project Purple

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.

Anthony Capua
203.714.6052
www.ProjectPurple.org
View fundraising page

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Bronze Level Charities

Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation

Education

HEADstrong Foundation

Healthcare/Medicine, Social Services

National Kidney Foundation

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Ulman Foundation

Healthcare/Medicine

Cholangiocaricinoma Foundation

Advocacy, Research

Emily’s Entourage(Cystic Fibrosis Research Fund Inc.)

Healthcare/Medicine

Achilles International

Advocacy, International, Sports

Students Run Philly Style

Youth Development

Celiac Disease Foundation

Advocacy

The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Lupus Foundation of America

Healthcare/Medicine

National Brain Tumor Society

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Mazzoni Center

Advocacy, Education, Emergency Relief, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Rylee’s Legacy Foundation

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Sarcoma Foundation of America

Annie Blake
301.253.8687
www.CureSarcoma.org

Advocacy, Research

Swim With A Mission

First Responder/Military/Veteran Services

Parkinson’s Foundation

Healthcare/Medicine

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Research, Social Services, Youth Development

March of Dimes

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Volo Kids Foundation

Sports, Youth Development

International Justice Mission

Advocacy, International

Expect Miracles Foundation

Advocacy, Emergency Relief, Research

Special Olympics PA

Social Services, Sports

Joyful Heart Foundation

Advocacy, Education, International

Project ALS

Research

Hetrick-Martin Institute

Social Services, Youth Development

Let Me Run

Sports, Youth Development

The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

Healthcare/Medicine

Make-A-Wish

Social Services

The Petty Greene Program

Education, Social Services, Youth Development

Atalanta NYC

Advocacy, Education, Sports, Youth Development

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)

Animal Rights/Welfare

Philly Track Jawn

Education, Social Services, Sports, Youth Development

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition – TEAM TEAL

Healthcare/Medicine

Canine Companions

Animal Rights/Welfare, First Responder/Military/Veteran Services, Healthcare/Medicine, Social Services

ALS United Mid-Atlantic

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research, Social Services

Muscular Dystrophy Association

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

The Raymond A Wood Foundation

Advocacy, Healthcare/Medicine

Sandy Hook Promise

Advocacy, Education, Youth Development

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Healthcare/Medicine

EJ Autism Foundation

Social Services

JeffHOPE

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Social Services, Youth Development

National CMV Foundation

Healthcare/Medicine

Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation

Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Research

Athletes Serving Athletes

Sports

Maternal Alloimmunization Foundation

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine

Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia

Social Services

Tell Every Amazing Lady

Healthcare/Medicine

Minding Your Mind

Education, Youth Development

First Step Staffing

Education, Emergency Relief, Social Services

Uplifting Athletes

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Research, Sports

Children’s Cancer Research Fund

Cancer, Healthcare/Medicine

Alzheimer’s Association – Delaware Valley Chapter

Advocacy, Education, Healthcare/Medicine, Social Services

B Inspired Philadelphia

Education, Sports, Youth Development

Guardian Revival

First Responder/Military/Veteran Services

Asha for Education

Education

Israel Cancer Research Fund

Research

Team IMPACT

Sports, Youth Development

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