The Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
The Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon (13.1) is officially SOLD OUT & registration is closed!
Note: For the safety and integrity of the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, bib transfers and sales between individuals are prohibited. We do not allow the transfer of bibs between individuals – any offer to sell you a bib is not valid
The only way to register for the closed-out events (AACR Philadelphia Marathon or the Dietz & Watson Half-Marathon) is to see if AACR or one of our charity affiliates have a bib for fundraisers.
It’s half the marathon, with all the triumph!
Have the time of your life completing 13.11 miles! Athletes will start along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the cultural Museum District and wind through Philadelphia’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. From the history-steeped streets of Old City, through one of the liveliest stretches of Center City, across the Schuylkill River into University City, up through the bucolic trails of Fairmount Park, and back down to canvas the banks of the river before finishing in front of the renown Philadelphia Museum of Art. The course is also sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
The half marathon was added to Philadelphia Marathon Weekend in 2006 and has seen an increase in athletes every year since. Whether as a test-run for first-time marathoners or as a challenging race along a scenic course, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon has given thousands of athletes the opportunity to take on the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend on their own terms.
The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Events are USATF sanctioned and course-certified.
Due to safety concerns, handcrank bikes are not permitted at any Philadelphia Marathon Weekend events.
Date and Start Time
November 23, 2024
6:55 a.m. – Push rim wheelchairs
7:00 a.m. – Runners/Walkers
11:30 a.m. – End time
Location
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Registration Rate
Sold out!
Prize Money
Please go to our awards
and prize money page
Age Group Awards
Age group increments are: (14 to 15, 16 to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 to 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 54, 55 to 59, 60 to 64, 65 to 69, 70 to 74, 75 to 79, 80+)
Finishers Will Receive
A technical shirt (women’s cut available)
Post-race refreshments
A finisher medal
An online finisher certificate
2024 Maps
* Maps subject to change.
Please note: The start line will close after the last athlete in the last corral crosses the timing mat.
For the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon - You MUST pick up your bib on Friday at the Health and Fitness Expo. There is NO PACKET PICKUP AT THE START LINE.
- Columbus Blvd. & Race Street – Mile 2.3
- Front Street & Washington Ave. – Mile 4.2
- Juniper & Walnut Streets – Mile 6.2
- 34th & Chestnut Streets – Mile 7.6
- Reservoir Drive (Smith Memorial Playground) – Mile 10.4
- Kelly Drive just past Girard Ave. Bridge overhead – Mile 12.0.
