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The Patriot Challenge

Are you up for a day-long challenge?

Bring an extra pair of running shoes because you will be running a double race on Saturday. Start with the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon early Saturday morning, and keep it rolling in the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K.

This challenge is for those that want to see the stuff they’re made of. If you finish both races, you will earn bragging rights and the hard-earned Patriot Challenge Medal.

Please note that you must finish the half marathon no later than 10:45 a.m.

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.

Dates and Start Times

Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
November 22, 2025
6:55 a.m. – Push rim wheelchairs
7:00 a.m. – Runners/Walkers
11:00 a.m. – End time

Rothman Orthopaedics 8K
November 22, 2025
10:55 a.m. – Push rim wheelchairs
11:00 a.m. – Runners/Walkers

Location

22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Finishers Will Receive

In addition to the give-aways from each race, each finisher will receive the prestigious Patriot Challenge Medal.

Registration

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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 Patriot Challenge: You MUST pick up your bib on Friday at the Health and Fitness Expo. There is NO PACKET PICKUP AT THE START LINE.

Fluid Stations will be set up at the race start and finish and throughout the length of the course.

Nuun Lemon Lime Endurance will be offered in blue & white cups, along with water.

Saturday, November 23 – Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon

  1. Columbus Blvd. south of Race Street – Mile 2.8
  2. Front Street & Washington Ave. – 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 past Girard Ave. Bridge overhead – Mile 12.0.

Fluid Stations will be set up at the race start and finish, as well as at the following location.

Saturday, November 23 – Rothman Orthopaedics 8K

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