Where can I find the Philadelphia Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksPhiladelphia Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Philadelphia Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 85/100
- Evidence depth
- 44 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Philadelphia Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- City, Riverside, Waterfront, Historic, Parkland
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Philadelphia Marathon?
The Philadelphia Marathon is described as gently rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 198 m.
Where does the Philadelphia Marathon route go?
The Philadelphia Marathon route starts at 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and finishes at Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Eakins Oval area). Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Old City, University City and Schuylkill River. USATF sanctioned and course-certified.
What should runners know on race day for the Philadelphia Marathon?
Free gear check on the southside of Eakins Oval; clear bags only. 29 pace groups via Philadelphia Runner, 2:50 to 5:30.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Riverside
- Waterfront
- Historic
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Big City
- Festival
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Gently Rolling
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 198 m
- Net elevation
- 3 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:13:28 (Michael Chesire)
- Women's course record
- 2:28:34 (Leslie Sexton)
- Field size
- Nearly 37,000 participants across all three races (marathon weekend)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Sold out: Sourced entry status says this edition is sold out.
- Minimum age
- 16+
- Cut-off
- 16-minute per mile pace required throughout (approx 7-hour course limit)
- Ballot
- No
- Sold out
- Yes
- Qualification status
- Boston Equivalent
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- 29 pace groups via Philadelphia Runner, 2:50 to 5:30
- Bag drop
- Free gear check on the southside of Eakins Oval; clear bags only.
- Expo / packet pickup
- Free Health & Fitness Expo at Pennsylvania Convention Center Hall F (12th & Arch Streets); Fri Nov 20 and Sat Nov 21.
Access and course status
- Start
- 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Finish
- Steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (Eakins Oval area)
- Nearest station
- SEPTA recommended; 30th Street Station minutes from Center City
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Landmarks
- Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Old City, University City, Schuylkill River, Fairmount Park, Manayunk
- Notable features
- USATF sanctioned and course-certified
- Boston qualifier
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 7°CTypical temperature
- 20 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 85Favourability /100
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