Get ready to lace up your running shoes, Philadelphia.
It’s time, once again, for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, slated for Nov. 22-24. Race Weekend 2024 will feature a free two-day Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23, as well as the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and Rothman Orthopaedics 8K on Saturday, Nov. 23; and of course, the AACR Philadelphia Marathon and Nemours Children’s Run on Sunday, Nov. 2.
“We’re thrilled to welcome participants from around the world to Philadelphia’s Marathon Weekend,” said Kathleen Titus, Race Director, City of Philadelphia’s Marathon Weekend. “The energy and spirit of Marathon Weekend in Philadelphia are truly unmatched. As we celebrate the 31st running of the AACR Philadelphia Marathon, I invite everyone to join us along the race route to experience the excitement, inspiration, and unity that resonates throughout each neighborhood. We’re proud to partner with our community to deliver an exhilarating and unforgettable weekend for all.”
According to city planners, this year’s Marathon Weekend is expected to be the largest anticipated attendance in race history at 37,000 participants.
New this year, the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Marathon Weekend announced there will now be prize money and awards for the top finishers in the Open Division across the three gender categories (Men’s, Women’s, and Nonbinary). This will be the first year in the history of the Philadelphia Marathon that participating non-professional athletes can compete to win prize money as top finishers.
“Our continued commitment to improvement led to the implementation of prize money and awards in the Open Division. This new change celebrates a broader array of participants,” said Deputy Managing Director David G. Wilson, Executive Director, City of Philadelphia’s Marathon Weekend. “We feel that the increased interest and participation in our race, reflected by all three sold-out race events, is a direct acknowledgment that Philadelphia hosts one of the top races in the country.”
In addition to the races, open to the public will be a Children’s Zone, offering family-friendly activities including a rock-climbing wall, bounce zone, obstacle course, face painting, and more.
For additional information, visit philadelphiamarathon.com
