With registration open, all you need to know about Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
If you want to run this November, here's what you need to know.
The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is slated for this November, but registration is already open.
This year’s goal is to raise $500,000 for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
If you are hoping to run the AACR Philadelphia Marathon — or take on a shorter race — here is everything you need to know:
Start time
The AACR Philadelphia Marathon starts on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 6:55 a.m. for wheelchair competitors, and 7 a.m. for runners and walkers. The starting line will close after the last runner crosses the timing mat.
The three other races — the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, Rothman Orthopedics 8K, and Kids Fun Run — are all on Saturday, Nov. 19, between 6:55 and 11 a.m.
Race route
The race will start at 22nd Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Right now, the route is set to go through Fairmount Park, along the Schuylkill, in University City, and Manayunk, to end the race at the steps of the Art Museum. (An official map has not been posted yet, so this may change.) You can check the 2021 map to get a better idea of what the route might look like.
How to register
Register at runsignup.com. You can pick which race you want to participate in when you sign up (there is only one registration form for all races). Fees depend on the race you choose.
If you’re under 18 years old, you will need parental consent.
Fees for the races go up on June 14.
2022 Philadelphia Marathon events
AACR Philadelphia Marathon: This race is open to runners 16 to 99 years old. The fee is $120.
Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon: As long as you are between 14 and 99 years old, you can run. Registration costs $110 .
Rothman Orthopedics 8K: Ages 12 to 99 can participate. It costs $40 to sign up.
Kids Fun Run: This race is specific for kids ages 5 to 12, and the registration fee is $15
Where does the money go?
The money raised will go to fund cancer cure research, education, prevention, and advocacy.
Awards
So far, the awards have not been announced. Prizes are expected to be monetary and by age group. Plus, all race finishers will get a shirt (from the race they completed), a post-race refreshment, finisher medal, and an online certificate.