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Philadelphia Marathon and Half

Sunday November 23rd, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Distance: Marathon · Half Marathon · 8K
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Have the time of your life in 2022 completing 13.11 miles! Runners will start along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in the cultural Museum District and wind through Philadelphia’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods. From the history-steeped streets of Old City, through one of the liveliest stretches of Center City, across the Schuylkill River into University City, up through the bucolic trails of Fairmount Park, and back down to canvas the banks of the river before finishing in front of the renown Philadelphia Museum of Art. The course is also sanctioned by USA Track & Field.

The half marathon was added to Philadelphia Marathon Weekend in 2006 and has seen an increase in runners every year since. Whether as a test-run for first-time marathoners or as a challenging race along a scenic course, the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon has given thousands of runners the opportunity to take on the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend on their own terms.

The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Events are USATF sanctioned and course-certified.

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Philadelphia Marathon and Half, Race Date: 2024-11-24, Distance: Half Marathon

Division	Time	Name	Age	Home
Male	1:03:15	Ahmed Muhumed
2^nd Male	1:03:25	Filmon Ande
3^rd Male	1:03:58	Aidan Reed
4^th Male	1:04:22	Raymond Magut
Female	1:10:44	Mebrat Gidey
2^nd Female	1:10:45	Sarah Naibei
3^rd Female	1:12:47	Joyline Chemutai
4^th Female	1:12:55	Amber Zimmermann

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Philadelphia Marathon and Half, Race Date: 2023-11-21, Distance: Marathon

Division	Time	Name	Age	Home
Male	2:14:26	Benard Kiptoo Koech		ken
2^nd Male	2:14:41	Joseph Whelan		ken
3^rd Male	2:16:34	Sammy Rotich		ken
4^th Male	2:16:52	Will Loevner		Pittsburgh , PA
Female	2:30:53	Mercy Jerop Kwambai		ken
2^nd Female	2:33:29	Christina Welsh		St. Petersburg , FL
3^rd Female	2:33:32	Damaris Areba		ken
4^th Female	2:35:14	Elizabeth Chikotas		ken

Division	Time	Name	Age	Home
M 40-49	2:21:30	DUNCAN KOECH		NAIROBI , RI
M 50-59	2:53:25	Oleg Kovrizhkin		New York , NY
M 60-69	2:58:16	Jason George		Boulder , CO
M 70+	3:46:41	Joseph Clark		Philadelphia , PA
F 40-49	2:38:40	Heidi Peoples		Clarks Summit , PA
F 50-59	3:07:28	Mary Pardi		Falmouth , ME
F 60-69	3:21:41	Doreen McCoubrie		West Chester , PA
F 70+	4:22:43	Jan Brett		Norwell , MA

In Philadelphia, we redefine the experience of what a marathon should be. A beautiful, fast and scenic course, an engaging atmosphere—it’s no wonder we're consistently listed among the top ten marathons in the country, recognized for our flat terrain, mellow weather and spirited fans.

Expect beautiful views through Fairmount Park and along the Schuylkill River and neighborhood residents cheering in University City and Manayunk. Weave through the well-traveled streets of our historic district, passing sights familiar to Franklin, Washington and the rest of the gang, and end your race speeding towards the steps of the majestic Art Museum.

Digital splits are provided at the 5K, 10K, 13.1 mile and 30K marks along the course, and fluid stations and spectator overlooks are set up throughout the course.

The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend Events are USATF sanctioned and course-certified.