2024 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Race Guide

• Live Web Tracker – See times and pace of a participant crossing each split point (estimated times provided based on current pace).
• Live Leaderboard – See who is winning via the Live Leaderboard. Top runners in each category will be displayed.
• Live Map Tracking – Participant locations will be plotted on the Interactive Course Map as progress is made on course. The position of each participant is estimated based on the most recent timing received from the bib read. (participants do not need to carry their phones for this feature to work).
• Race Weekend Schedule – Get up to the minute updates about Expo happenings and events during Race Weekend.
• Selfie Frames – Have fun taking pics and adding a Philly Marathon touch! Be sure to tag @philly_marathon and use #RUNPHL.

Pro Tips for the Expo

• Bring your government-issued photo ID OR your confirmation email. A government issued ID is needed to verify the athlete’s registered name only, and to make sure the name on the athlete’s ID matches that on the athlete’s registration. The name registered may vary from bib name. We are verifying registered name only.
• If a representative is picking up your race materials, you must provide them with your confirmation email and a copy of your government-issued photo ID (a copy of your ID is sufficient). They will also need to show their own government-issued photo ID.
• Can't find your confirmation email? Log in to your Race Roster account and click on the CONFIRMATION NUMBER for your event.
• Review your bib information. If corrections are needed, go to the Solution Center at the Expo when you pick up your bib.
• Please be sure to review the emergency information printed on the bib. It is our first and best source of knowledge to assist you in the event of an emergency.
• There is no race day packet pick-up at Eakins Oval.  All race packets must be picked up at the Health & Fitness Expo on Friday and Saturday.

Race Weekend Schedule

Friday, November 22

Health & Fitness Expo & Nemours Children’s Fun Zone - 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center Hall F (12th & Arch Streets)

Saturday, November 23

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
6:55 a.m. – Wheelchairs
7:00 a.m. – Athletes
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Rothman Orthopaedics 8K
10:55 a.m. – Push rim wheelchairs 
11:00 a.m. – Athletes
25th Street and Kelly Drive

Health & Fitness Weekend Expo - 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania Convention Center Hall F (12th & Arch Streets)

Nemours Children’s Fun Zone
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Bib Pickup and Children’s Activities)
Von Colln Memorial Field (Adjacent to 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway)

Sunday, November 19

AACR Philadelphia Marathon
6:55 a.m. – Push rim wheelchairs
7:00 a.m. – Athletes
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Nemours Children’s Run
8:00 a.m. - On-site registration and family activities begin 
10:00 a.m. - Races begin at 10 a.m. 
Von Colln Memorial Field (Adjacent to 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
 

Speaker Series (Friday, November 22, 2024)

12:30–1:30 p.m. - Speaker Series “Upfront and Personal with Jared, Aliphine & Lauren”

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Speaker Series Stage

1:45–2:45 p.m. - Meet & Greet 

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)

2:15–3:00 p.m. - Speaker Series “Course Preview with the Race Director:”

Mark Sullivan (Charter Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Member iRun-iCoach)
Kathleen Titus (Race Director and Running USA Board President)
Get the inside scoop on all the Philly Marathon Weekend races!
Location: Speaker Series Stage

3:15–4:00 p.m. - Speaker Series “Marathon Running Over the Years”

Bart Yasso (Marathoner, Author, Past Editor – Runner’s World)
Bill Rodgers (Past Olympic Marathoner, 4x Winner – Boston Marathon & Author)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

4:15–4:45 p.m. - Meet & Greet 

Bart Yasso (Marathoner, Author, Past Editor – Runner’s World)
Bill Rodgers (Former Olympic Marathoner 4x Winner – Boston & New York Marathons, Author)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)

4:15–5:00 p.m. - Speaker Series - "If I Can: Making the most of what you have, instead of worrying about what you don’t have"

Chris Koch (Farmer, Adaptive Athlete, Traveler, Motivational Speaker)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

5:15–6:15 p.m. - Speaker Series “Upfront and Personal with Jared, Aliphine & Lauren”

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Speaker Series Stage

6:30–7:30 p.m. - Meet & Greet

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)

7:00–7:45 p.m. - Speaker Series “The Course: What You Need to Know”

Mark Sullivan (Charter Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Member iRun-iCoach)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

Speaker Series (Saturday, November 23, 2024)

10:00–10:45 a.m. - Speaker Series “Marathon Running Over the Years”

Bart Yasso (Marathoner, Author, Past Editor – Runner’s World)
Bill Rodgers (Past Olympic Marathoner, 4x Winner – Boston Marathon & Author)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

11:00–11:45 a.m. - Speaker Series “If I Can: Making the most of what you have, instead of worrying about what you don’t have”

Chris Koch (Farmer, Adaptive Athlete, Traveler, Motivational Speaker)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

12:00–12:45 p.m. - Speaker Series “The Course: What You Need to Know”

Mark Sullivan (Charter Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Member iRun-iCoach)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

12:00–1:00 p.m. - Kids Zone “Enjoy a shakeout and Q&A session with the Pros—maybe even race them!”

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners Champions In Training)
Location: Von Colln Memorial Field

1:15–2:00 p.m. - Speaker Series “Mind Over Distance: A Sport Psychologist's Top Tips for Winning the Marathon’s Mental Game”

Dr. Mitch Greene (Clinical & Sport Psychologist)
Location: Speaker Series Stage

2:15–3:00 p.m. - Speaker Series “Upfront and Personal with Jared, Aliphine & Lauren”

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Moderator: Bart Yasso
Location: Speaker Series Stage

3:15–4:00 p.m. - Meet & Greet 

Jared Ward, Aliphine Tuliamuk & Lauren Fleshman (Olympians and Professional Elite Marathoners)
Location: Concourse Area (Hall F)

Bib Transfers

As noted in the waiver that you accepted during registration, bibs are non-transferable and names will not be changed from one person to another. This includes registrations purchased through online networks which will NOT be transferred to another name. 

Your bib provides race staff with important identifying information for the purposes of our medical program, as well as scoring and timing. Transferring the bib would compromise these processes severely.

Violation of this rule may prohibit you from participation in future Philadelphia Marathon Weekend events and will disqualify you from awards and prize monies. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with these policies.

Switching Events/Distance

All athletes are expected to participate in the event for which they are officially registered. Bib numbers and t-shirts will be issued according to your registered event. If you requested an official change of event before the deadline and it is not reflected in this confirmation email, please bring a copy of any email correspondence that supports your timely request to the Solution Center in the registration area where your request will be reviewed.   

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.

By Foot or Public Transportation

Center City is compact and very walkable. We encourage athletes and spectators to use public transportation on race day, if needed. Philadelphia's mass transit system, SEPTA, offers two subway lines, regional rail service to and from the surrounding suburbs, and bus service throughout the city.

Be aware that local bus routes to the race site will be detoured during event set-up and the races. Several SEPTA buses currently serve the Art Museum area. Please check with SEPTA at 215-580-7800 or at septa.org for schedules, drop-off and pickup locations and route detours on race weekend.

2024 Shuttle Routes

Shuttle buses will be available on Saturday and Sunday to take you from the hotel to the start area and back again.

• If you arrive after the last shuttle has left, you will be responsible to get to the start area on your own.
• Race participants are given priority on all shuttles and service animals of runners only are permitted on buses.
• Also, remember, that you will need to clear security when you get to the race area, so be sure to give yourself enough time.
• Write your bus loop/route on the back of your bib so that you catch the correct bus post-race.
• Shuttles are for runners only up until 8 a.m. (spectators are not allowed to enter the secure zone until 8 a.m.)
• Only ADA defined service animals will be allowed on buses. (view requirements).

Saturday & Sunday Pickup (5 a.m. to 6 a.m.)

Route A pickup point (Broad & Arch St) - Hotels: Aloft & Le Meridien 
Route B pickup point (13th & Filbert Sts) - Hotels: Hilton Garden Inn, Lowes, Marriott, the Notary, Le Meridien, Residence Inn, SEPTA EL 
Route C pickup point (Broad & Locust) - Hotels: The Bellevue, Cambria Hotel, Doubletree, Ritz Carlton, PATCO 
Route D pickup point (1800 Market St) - Hotels: Sofitel, Sonesta, Hyatt Centric

Saturday, November 23rd (Race starts at 7:00 a.m.)

The first bus will leave the meeting point at 5:00 AM. Buses will leave approximately every 10-15 minutes, or as they fill. The last bus will leave the pickup points at 6:00 a.m.

Return buses will pick up Routes A/B at 22nd and Pennsylvania and Routes C/D at 24th Street & Park Towne Place beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will run continuously until 2:00 p.m. (note revised time!). They will drop all riders for Routes A/B at Broad & Arch St. and for Routes C/D at Broad & Sansom or 1800 Market St.

Sunday, November 24th (Race starts at 7:00 a.m.)

The first bus will leave the meeting point at 5:00 a.m. Buses will leave approximately every 10- 15 minutes, or as they fill. The last bus will leave the pickup point at 6:00 a.m.

Return buses will pick up Routes A/B at 22nd and Pennsylvania and Routes C/D at 24th Street & Park Towne Place beginning at 10:00 a.m. and will run continuously until 2:00 p.m. They will drop all riders for Routes A/B at Broad & Arch St. and for Routes C/D at Broad & Sansom or 1800 Market St.

By Bike

BIKE VALET will be available at River Field for anyone who wishes to bring their bike to the event. River Field is located on the south side of Eakins Oval and will be accessible from Park Towne Place, Schuylkill Trails, MLK Drive or from West Philadelphia via the Spring Garden Street Bridge.

Bikes will be subject to screening by the Philadelphia Police Department and will be held in a secure area during the events. The Bike Valet will be open beginning at 5:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday and 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Entrances:

Checkpoint #1 (22nd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, southwest corner)
Checkpoint #2 (22nd & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, northwest corner)
Checkpoint #3 (Pennsylvania Avenue & Spring Garden Street)
Checkpoint #4 (24th Street & Park Towne Place)
Checkpoint #5 (25th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, southeast corner). Note: After 8:00 AM, this checkpoint will only allow access into the North Viewing Area.
Checkpoint #5-A (25th Street & Kelly Drive, southeast corner). Note: Closed on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m. Please use checkpoint #6 during this time.
Checkpoint #6 (Eastbound Spring Garden Street Bridge Ramp @ Eakins Oval)
Checkpoint #9 (west side of 22nd Street, into the east side of Von Colln Memorial Field)

Prohibited items

• Weapons and contraband of any kind (regardless of permitting).  This will include firearms, knives, pepper spray, etc. NOTE: Right-to-Carry permits will not be honored and weapons will not be permitted into the venue.
• Fireworks (includes flammable liquids, fuels or explosives)
• Suitcases
• Bulky items or packages larger than 12”x12”x6”
• Containers (glass, aluminum or otherwise) that can hold more than 1 liter of liquid.  (Sealed water bottles & sealed baby bottles are permitted). NOTE: NO glass containers of any type or size are permitted!
• Alcohol
• Illegal drugs or illicit substances of any kind
• Bicycles or scooters (bikes/scooters may be parked outside the venue, in the protected Bike Valet zone on River Field, 24th Street & south side of Eakins Oval – Checkpoint #4)

• Facial costume masks of any kind (except religious headwear).

  NOTE: Persons entering the secured zone may wear a COVID prevention mask covering both their nose and mouth. Security personnel will NOT deny entry to persons wearing this mask.

• Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS/Drones)
• Selfie sticks
• Props (includes flagpoles, military or fire gear, sporting equipment or other hard objects)
• Coolers (hard sided; plastic, metal, etc.). NOTE:  Soft sided coolers ARE PERMITTED! Must be hand searched at the entry gate.
• Large umbrellas (i.e. Beach Umbrellas)
• Animals or reptiles (Exception: ADA defined service animals (only dogs; please refer to ADA fact sheet posted on our website) are permitted for spectators only. No animals are allowed on the race course(s))

Discouraged items

• Large blankets, comforters or sleeping bags.
• Backpacks, handbags or shoulder bags of any kind (clear plastic participant bags are permitted)
• Action cameras

Pro Tips for Race Day

• To be advised of severe weather conditions or other notifications, sign up for free emergency alerts by texting RunPHL to 888-777, follow @PhilaOEM on Twitter or visit www.phila.gov/ready
• Arrive early for your event. Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon (Saturday, November 18: 6:55 a.m. Wheelchair/7:00 a.m. Athletes), Rothman Orthopaedics 8K (Saturday, November 18: 10:55 a.m. Wheelchair/11:00 a.m. Athletes), AACR Philadelphia Marathon (Sunday, November 19: 6:55 a.m. Wheelchair/7:00 a.m. Athletes).
• Spectators will NOT be permitted into the secure running area until 8:00 a.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.

Corral Assignments

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

* Corral information subject to change.

AACR 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)

Start/Finish Area (Eakins Oval)

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.
• You are free to use any of the trucks at gear check (but be sure to write down the truck number on the back of your bib).
• 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 23 - Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and Rothman Orthopaedics 8k (5:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.)
  Sunday, November 24 - AACR Philadelphia Marathon (5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)

Discarded Clothing at Race Start

Pass clothing to the left over the fence to discard. To avoid creating a tripping hazard for fellow participants, DO NOT discard clothing on the ground or on the course. The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend will collect discarded clothing for donation to the Salvation Army.

Event Start Times

Saturday, November 18

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
6:55 a.m. – Wheelchairs
7:00 a.m. – Athletes
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Rothman Orthopaedics 8K
10:55 a.m. – Wheelchairs
11:00 a.m. – Athletes
25th Street and Kelly Drive

Sunday, November 19

AACR Philadelphia Marathon
6:55 a.m. – Wheelchairs
7:00 a.m. – Athletes
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Nemours Children’s Run
8:00 a.m. - On-site registration and family activities begin 
10:00 a.m. - Races begin at 10 a.m. 
Von Colln Memorial Field (Adjacent to 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway)

It is recommended that you arrive at the race site early wearing your race number, to clear security, hydrate, check your gear (gear check tag attached to clear bag) and utilize the porta-johns at a leisurely pace. You should be in your start corral at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start of your event. You should plan extra time to deal with traffic congestion in the race area due to closed roads, volume of traffic and enhanced security measures.

The start line will close after the last runner in the last corral has crossed the timing mat. This is for the safety of all runners. Unfortunately, those who do not cross the start mat prior to the last runner will not be timed.

Race Rules

• 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 of the 2024 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.

Course Time Limits

The time limit for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon is seven hours (7:00), or a 16-minute-per-mile pace. The time limit for the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon course is three hours and 30 minutes (3:30), or a 16-minute-per-mile pace.

For safety purposes, participants not maintaining at least a 16-minute-per-mile pace will be asked to use sidewalks/paths along the course.

The Rothman Orthopaedics 8K also has a 16-minute-per-mile pace.

Runner Transportation (SAG)

SAG will provide a ride to the medical tent in the Start/Finish Area near 24th and Spring Garden Streets, and emergency medical responders will attend to any medical needs.

Emergency Contact Information

Please verify your emergency contact details on the front of your race bib at packet pickup. If there are any changes, please go to the solutions center desk at the Health & Fitness Expo.

Race Scoring & Timing

This year’s races, the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, and the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K, will utilize the Chronotrack B-Tag – a single use bib tag – to record each runner’s official time. In order to receive an accurate time, please make sure your bib is:

• Clearly visible on the front of your torso
• Unaltered and unmodified (do not fold or wrinkle)
• Pinned in all four corners
• Not covered (jackets, runner belts, water bottles, etc.)
• No activation of the timing device is necessary

HYDRATION STATIONS

Saturday, November 23 – 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 (revised: 11/19/24)
5. Reservoir Drive – Smith Memorial Playground – Mile 10.4
6. Kelly Drive just south of Girard Avenue Bridge – Mile 12.0 

Saturday, November 23 – Rothman Orthopaedics 8K

1. Kelly Drive just south of Girard Avenue Bridge - Miles 1.0 and 3.8 (revised: 11/20/24)

Sunday, November 24 – AACR 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 (revised: 11/19/24)
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

While the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend will be held rain or shine, in the event of severe weather or other occurrences, information will be made available. Sign up for free emergency alerts by texting RunPHL to 888-777, follow @PhilaOEM on Twitter or visit www.phila.gov/ready

Finish Line Etiquette

As a courtesy to those finishing behind you, please keep moving once you cross the finish line. Proceed through the chute, where you’ll be given a Heatsheet® and medal, then to post-race replenishment, followed by gear retrieval.

Medals & Finisher Certificates

All AACR Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, and Rothman Orthopaedics 8K finishers will receive a medal.

Important note: Runners who participated in the Independence, Freedom, Patriot or Liberty Bell Challenge will need to pick up their challenge medal separately at the finish line after your final event. All challenge medals will be in the finish line area.

Recovery Area

The post-race recovery area will provide water, refreshments, and medical assistance if necessary. This area is for race participants only, and you must show your bib number for entry.

Gear Pick Up

Following the race, retrieve your gear at the UPS Gear Trucks on the south side of Eakins Oval. If needed, use the nearby tents to change your clothes. You will need your bib number and truck number to pick up your gear.

Athlete Reunion Area

Athletes can reunite with family and friends in the Athlete Reunion area, located in Eakins Oval near the UPS gear check trucks.

Finisher Merchandise

Stop by our official merchandise tent near at the end of the post-race runner walk-off.

Lost & Found

For athletes and spectators, go to the information booth located inside Eakins Oval.