Races Marathon · Philadelphia, USA
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia Marathon is a rolling marathon in Philadelphia, USA, held each November. City streets past the Art Museum then a long out-and-back along Kelly Drive — mostly flat with a handful of honest rises. Late November is cold, often 0-8C at the start — dress for it. The rises around Philadelphia are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Late November is cold, often 0-8C at the start — dress for it.
Racing this course well
City streets past the Art Museum then a long out-and-back along Kelly Drive — mostly flat with a handful of honest rises.
The rises around Philadelphia are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
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Asked often
- When is the Philadelphia Marathon?
- It is held each November in Philadelphia, USA. Check the official Philadelphia Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Philadelphia Marathon course flat?
- City streets past the Art Museum then a long out-and-back along Kelly Drive — mostly flat with a handful of honest rises.
- How should I train for the Philadelphia Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Philadelphia Marathon: rolling terrain, November conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Philadelphia build.
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