AACR Philadelphia Marathon – 2025 Registration & 2024 Results
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA | November 22-23, 2025 | Registration Open |
The AACR Philadelphia Marathon is an annual marathon held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since 1954. It ranks among the top ten in the nation’s largest marathons with over 30,000 runners from across 50 states of the USA as well as across multiple countries.
The race route (certified by USATF) starts near the cultural Museum District and takes the runners through the city’s most scenic and historic neighborhoods with a finish line in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While the terrain has many uphill and downhill challenges for the runners, the course itself is quite flat compared to other large-scale marathons.
The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend has grown tremendously over the year especially after the half marathon category was added in 2006.
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AACR Philadelphia Marathon
Race Categories, Dates, Registration, Eligibility & Fees
| Marathon | Half Marathon | 8K | Kids Run | |
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| Distance | 42.2km | 21.1km | 8km | 1 mile/ Half Mile/ Dashes |
| Race Date | Nov 23, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | Nov 22, 2025 | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Start Time | 7:00 am# | 7:00 am# | 11:00 am# | 10:00 am |
| Eligibility Criterion* | 16 years & above | 14 years & above | 12 years & above | 5-12 years & above ^ |
| Fees ** | $140 & Up | $120 & Up | $45 & Up | $15 & Up |
| Fees**- Challenges | $175 & Up for Independence Challenge (8K and Full Marathon) $150 & Up for Patriot Challenge (8K and Half Marathon) $245 & Up for Liberty Bell Challenge (Half and Full Marathon) $285 & Up for Freedom Challenge (8K, Half, and Full Marathon) |
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| Registration | Register here | Register here | Register here | Register here |
| Expo Details | Venue: Philadelphia Convention Center, Hall F, 12th and Arch street, Downtown Philadelphia Date & Time: Nov 21 (12pm-9pm) & Nov 22 (9am-5pm) |
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^ Kids “Dashes” age eligibility is 5-12 years while the “One mile and Half-mile” kids run is open for 6-12-year-olds.
# Wheelchair races will start 5 min prior to runners/walkers – 6:55 am for Full Marathon & Half Marathon and 10:55 am for 8K.
* Please note that all youth race participants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s signed authorization on the official event application and waiver.
** Fees for events are time–sensitive i.e. increases closer to the race date.
Route/Course Map
Information about the Course Map and other details for AACR Philadelphia Marathon 2025 is not yet available. Please find below details from the 2024 event for reference.
| Full Marathon | Half Marathon | 8K | |
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| Course Maps | FM Course Map | HM Course Map | 8K Course Map |
| Elevation Maps | FM Elevation Map | HM Elevation Map | – |
The AACR Philadelphia Marathon route has the below-mentioned Start and Finish points:
| Start Point | Finish Point | |
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| Marathon, Half Marathon & 8K | 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art | Philadelphia Museum of Art, 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway |
| Kids Fun runs | Held inside the Eakins Oval, on the 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art | |
Prize Money
Information about Prize Money for the Philadelphia Marathon 2025 is detailed below. All prizes are equal for men and women categories (except Open Non Elite ~ awards equal for men, women and non binary)
| 1st Prize | 2nd Prize | 3rd Prize | 4th Prize | 5th Prize | |
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| Open category (Elite) | |||||
| Marathon | $10,000 | $7,500 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1,500 |
| Half Marathon | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 | $750 |
| 8K | $1,500 | $1,125 | $750 | $375 | $225 |
| Open category (Non Elite) | |||||
| Marathon | $4,000 | $2,000 | $1,000 | – | – |
| Half Marathon | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | – | – |
| 8K | $750 | $500 | $250 | – | – |
| Wheelchair category (Elite) | |||||
| Marathon | $5,000 | $3,750 | $2,500 | $1,250 | – |
| Half Marathon | $3,000 | $2,250 | $1,500 | $750 | – |
| 8K | $750 | $500 | $250 | – | – |
| Other rewards | |||||
| Marathon – Masters | $1,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Marathon – Philadelphia Runner | $1,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Half Marathon – Masters | $500 | – | – | – | – |
| 8K- Masters | $250 | – | – | – | – |
| Course Record Bonus | |||||
| Marathon | $1,000 | – | – | – | – |
| Half Marathon | $1,000 | – | – | – | – |
In addition to the above, there would also be age group awards (non monetary) for the age groups in Marathon & Half Marathon category
2024 and Earlier Edition Results/Photos
Results
- Check Results for Philadelphia Marathon 2024
- Check Results for Philadelphia Marathon 2023
- Check Results for Philadelphia Marathon 2022
- Check Results for Philadelphia Marathon
Photos
Important Points
- Participants should have a valid and legible photo ID Card during registration/ bib collection. Age proof is also required.
- VIP Package available: The VIP booking package includes exclusive perks like private restrooms, gear check, light continental breakfast, post-race brunch, and a private heated tent near the start/finish line.
- Runner Referral Program where the runner gets a cashback if he/she refers the race to a certain number of people (and who use the runner’s referral URL to register).
- Aid stations: Water and Gatorade will be provided at the fluid stations. Gatorade gels will be available at limited stations only (for Full Marathon).
- Pacers are provided.
- For those participating in the Patriot Challenge & Freedom Challenge, they need to finish the Half Marathon prior to 11:00 am so that they can start with the 8K run on time with other 8K runners.
- Time limits are applicable for the races after which the course would be open for regular vehicular traffic.
- Full Marathon: 7 hrs (By 2 pm)
- Half Marathon: 4 hrs 30 min (By 11:30 am)
Contact Information
Address: Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, 1515 Arch Street, 10th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Email: Info@PhiladelphiaMarathon.com
Website: https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Philly_Marathon
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhiladelphiaMarathon
Instagram: https://instagram.com/philly_marathon
