In Philadelphia, we redefine the experience of what a marathon should be. A beautiful, fast and scenic course, an engaging atmosphere—it’s no wonder we're consistently listed among the top ten marathons in the country, recognized for our flat terrain, mellow weather and spirited fans.
Expect beautiful views through Fairmount Park and along the Schuylkill River and neighborhood crowds gathering on sidewalks in University City and Manayunk. Weave through the well-traveled streets of our historic district, passing sights familiar to Franklin, Washington and the rest of the gang, and end your race speeding towards the steps of the majestic Art Museum.
Digital splits are provided at the 10K, 13.1 mile and 30K marks along the course, and fluid stations and spectator overlooks are set up throughout the course.
Oh, that’s another thing: the fans. You'd better get ready for the crowds, because each year, thousands of spectators line the course eager to cheer on runners. There's nothing we love more in this town than a champion...all 30,000 of them.
The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Events are USATF sanctioned and course-certified.
A virtual option is available for those who wish to participate from a location of their choice and will have the month of November to complete their run. Virtual participants are not eligible for age group awards or cash prizes, but will receive a long sleeve technical shirt, a finisher certificate (digital) and a finisher medal.
November 21, 2021
6:55 a.m. - Wheelchairs/Handcycles
7:00 a.m. - Runners/Walkers
22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
$120.00 (until July 31)
(In-person Run)
1st Place: $10,000
2nd Place: $5,000
3rd Place: $2,500
4th Place: $1,500
5th Place: $1,000
1st Place Master: $1,000
1st Place Wheelchair: $1,000
1st Philadelphian Male: $1,000 *
1st Philadelphian Female: $1,000 *
Course Record Bonus: $1,500
*Must be a current resident of Philadelphia County, determined by zip code on official government ID.
(In-person Run)
The top five male and female finishers in each age group will receive awards for their performance.
Age group increments are: (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+)
(In-person Run)
A technical shirt (women’s cut available)
Post-race refreshments
A finisher medal
An online finisher certificate
* Maps subject to change. 2021 water stations and cheer zone information will be released in summer/fall of 2021.
Please note: The start line will close after the last runner in the last corral crosses the timing mat.
Month of November and location of your choice.
A technical shirt (women’s cut available)
A finisher medal
An online finisher certificate
Virtual Run: $55.00
