Philadelphia Marathon

Philadelphia, PA, USANovember 24, 2024
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The Philadelphia Marathon (aka the Philadelphia Independence Marathon) is an annual marathon sporting event held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on the third Sunday of November each year since 1954. The Philadelphia Marathon ranks among the top ten in the nation's largest marathons with over 30,000 runners, 60,000 spectators and 3,000 volunteers. The 30,000 runners come from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and over 42 countries. The marathon course is professionally certified at 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) by the Road Running Technical Council of USA Track & Field. Wikipedia

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When is the 2024 Philadelphia Marathon?

The 2024 Philadelphia Marathon will be held on Sunday November 24, 2024.

Is the Philadelphia Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Philadelphia Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

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The Philadelphia Marathon will have prize money and awards for the top finishers in three gender categories — men, women and nonbinary — in the open division of its races this year.

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Every Monday we break down the top results in the marathon from over the weekend.

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Benard Kiptoo Koech and Mercy Jerop Kwambai paced the field in men's and women's races for the Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday. Koech crossed the finish line…

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Race organizers of the Philadelphia Marathon are apologizing after hundreds of runners did not receive a medal at the end of two preliminary events on Saturday.

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“I just want to finish and conquer something I haven't done before,” said one participant who ran Sunday’s full marathon in honor of her late mother.

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The cool weather will be ideal for those pounding the pavement, but spectators may want to bundle up.

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The initiative includes enhancements for non-binary athletes along with creating safe spaces throughout Philadelphia Marathon Weekend events

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Historical Weather

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
52°F
Min/Max
39°/52°F
Dew
34°F
Days of Rain
2/22
Wind
9mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScore
2023
clear-day
39°/ 56°-
Run Score: 8
2022
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33°/ 36°-
Run Score: 4
2021
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33°/ 48°-
Run Score: 8
2019
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39°/ 43°Light
Run Score: 6
2018
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33°/ 47°-
Run Score: 8
2017
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35°/ 52°-
Run Score: 8
2016
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43°/ 71°-
Run Score: 8
2015
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40°/ 55°-
Run Score: 8
2014
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41°/ 54°-
Run Score: 8
2013
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52°/ 67°-
Run Score: 9
2012
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37°/ 51°-
Run Score: 8
2011
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51°/ 63°-
Run Score: 8
2010
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39°/ 52°-
Run Score: 8
2009
clear-day
39°/ 56°-
Run Score: 8
2008
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25°/ 39°-
Run Score: 6
2007
cloudy
40°/ 43°Light
Run Score: 6
2006
partly-cloudy-day
40°/ 48°-
Run Score: 8
2004
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48°/ 53°-
Run Score: 9
2003
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45°/ 60°-
Run Score: 8
2002
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36°/ 53°-
Run Score: 7
2001
clear-day
39°/ 57°-
Run Score: 8
2000
cloudy
34°/ 39°-
Run Score: 7