Philadelphia Marathon
· starts 7:00 AM
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The next edition is on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 580 ft (177 m); measured from its course file, it's 469 ft (143 m). It starts at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. Its high point is 136 ft (42 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all. The field is about 10,000 runners.
There are 32 other upcoming marathons in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Marathon climbs about 22 ft a mile (4 m per km), near the middle of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
The course
Questions about Philadelphia Marathon
When is Philadelphia Marathon 2026?
Philadelphia Marathon 2026 is on Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM local time.
Where is Philadelphia Marathon?
Philadelphia Marathon is held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
How long is Philadelphia Marathon?
Philadelphia Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).
How much elevation gain does Philadelphia Marathon have?
Philadelphia Marathon has 580 ft (177 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.
How do you get into Philadelphia Marathon?
Philadelphia Marathon has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at Philadelphia Marathon?
Around Philadelphia Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 55°F (13°C) and the low about 39°F (4°C), averaged over recent years.
Where can I see the Philadelphia Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?
runfarwhere has Philadelphia Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.
How hilly is Philadelphia Marathon?
Philadelphia Marathon climbs about 22 ft a mile (4 m per km), near the middle of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.
What other marathons are there in Pennsylvania?
Other upcoming marathons in Pennsylvania include Tiadaghton Trail Challenge (November 14, 2026), D and L RaceFest Marathon (November 15, 2026) and Naked Nick (December 19, 2026).
Other races in Pennsylvania
- Tiadaghton Trail Challenge Marathon · Nov 14, 2026
- D and L RaceFest Marathon Marathon · Nov 15, 2026
- Naked Nick 25K · Dec 19, 2026
- Naked Bavarian 20 Mile · Mar 6, 2027
- Blazing Saddles 25K · Mar 13, 2027
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