For the safety of both participants and spectators, the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend discourages the use of action cameras while on the course. Selfie sticks are prohibited.

Yes. More details will be provided closer to race weekend.

All items discarded will be gathered and donated to the Salvation Army.

To view the race course maps and water/fluid stations, go to the event pages.

Corral assignments are based on the finish time you submitted during registration.

2026 information will come out in November 2026.

2025 corral information below for illustrative purposes.

* Corral information subject to change.

Philadelphia Marathon (Sunday)

ELITE Corral
Corral A (under 2:59:59)
Corral B (3:00:00 to 3:30:00)
Corral C (3:30:00 to 3:45:00)
Corral D (3:45:00 to 4:00:00)
Corral E (4:00:00 to 4:05:35)
Corral F (4:05:50 to 4:30:00)
Corral G (4:30:00 to 4:50:00)
Corral H (4:50:00 and over)

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon (Saturday)

ELITE Corral
Corral A (1:00:00 to 1:35:00)
Corral B (1:35:00 to 1:50:00)
Corral C (1:50:00 to 2:00:00)
Corral D (2:00:00 to 2:05:00)
Corral E (2:05:00 to 2:15:00)
Corral F (2:15:00 to 2:30:00)
Corral G (2:30:00 to 2:45:00)
Corral H (2:45:00 to and over)

Rothman Orthopaedics 8K (Saturday)

Corral 1 (0:25:00 to 0:59:00)
Corral 2 (1:00:00 and over)

Gear Check

• Gear check is provided free of charge located on the southside of Eakins Oval.
• Only clear bags (such as the runner bag we are providing) will be accepted.
• Be sure to affixed the event-issued gear check tag (top of bib tear-off strip) to your bag.
• Also be sure to enclose complete contact information inside your race bag in case we need to contact you on where you can pick up your bag after race weekend.
• The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is not responsible for any unclaimed, stolen, or lost items.
• Gear check hours:
  Saturday, November 21 – Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and Rothman Orthopaedics 8k (5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  Sunday, November 22 – Philadelphia Marathon (5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

• You must run in the event you signed up for during registration. Race weekend switches are not permitted. If you run in an event that you did not sign up for, your results will not be valid and you will not be eligible for awards or prizes.
• Only athletes, event staff/vendors, athlete guides, wheelchair handlers and emergency personnel will be permitted to enter the secured zones at the start & finish areas prior to 8 a.m. NOTE: Spectators will NOT be permitted into the secure running area until 8:00 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. See race map for details.
• Athletes should be prepared to show their race bib to security personnel.
• Prior to approaching the security area, please secure your bib at all four corners on the front of your chest of your outermost layer at all times.
• Participants must follow and stay on the course and remain on proper side of roads as directed.
• Unofficial entrants are not permitted on the course.
• Only athletes, walkers, and push-rim wheelchairs are allowed on the course.
• Wheelchair competitors must wear helmets and attach two fluorescent flags (orange preferred) to the back of their chair, 6 feet high from the ground.
• No participants going backwards, animals, bicycles, baby strollers, baby joggers, roller skates, scooters, or skateboards allowed. All spectator bikers will be removed from the course.
• Due to safety concerns, handcrank bikes are not permitted at any Philadelphia Marathon Weekend events.
• All participants must maintain at least a 16-minute per mile pace throughout the course.
• The timing device is part of your bib and must be worn as instructed to ensure accurate results.
• SAG Vehicles will rove the course and be located at water stops. Please go to a water stop when you want to board a SAG vehicle.
• Participants agree to follow the instructions of race, medical, and police officials. Participants in violation of these rules will be disqualified and removed from the course.

2026 hydration station information will be available in July.

2025 hydration stations were located at the following locations:

Saturday – Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon

1. Columbus Boulevard south of Race Street – Mile 2.8
2. Front Street & Washington Avenue – Mile 4.2
3. Juniper & Walnut Streets – Mile 6.2
4. 34th & Chestnut Streets – Mile 7.6 
5. Reservoir Drive – Smith Memorial Playground – Mile 10.4
6. Kelly Drive just south of Girard Avenue Bridge – Mile 12.0 

Saturday – Rothman Orthopaedics 8K

1. Kelly Drive just south of Girard Avenue Bridge – Miles 1.0 and 3.8 

Sunday – Philadelphia Marathon

1. Columbus Boulevard south of Race Street – Mile 2.3
2. Front Street & Washington Avenue – Mile 3.7
3. 6th & Walnut Streets – Mile 5.1
4. 31st & Walnut Streets – Mile 7.1
5. 34th Street & Fairmount Avenue – Mile 8.5
6. Avenue of the Republic at Belmont Avenue – Mile 10.2
7. Lansdowne Drive @ Sweetbriar Lane, just after traffic circle – Mile 11.8
8. Edgley Drive before Power Corps Headquarters Building – Mile 14.4
9. Kelly Drive @ John B Kelly Statue / Rowing Grandstand – Miles 16.2 & 24.2
10. Kelly Drive & Ferry Street – Miles 17.8 & 22.3
11. Main Street & Ridge Avenue – Miles 18.9 & 21.3
12. Main & Cotton Streets, Winnie’s LeBus – Miles 19.8 & 20.2
13. Finish Line, Benjamin Franklin Parkway – Mile 26.2

Yes, BUT you must wear your bib outside of all attire (including hydration vests and fanny packs).

You cannot have pre-filled hydration vests (we will have purified water in the start area) when entering the security zone.

Empty hydration vests must be carried into the venue, not worn. 

Security will check the vest and the bladders must be empty. If your vest is prefilled, you will have to step out of line, remove and/or empty the vest (away from the checkpoint entry point) and then reenter the line in order to gain admittance to the secure zone.

After being admitted to the secure zone, athletes will be able to fill the vest at the water stations.