Philadelphia Marathon

Established in 2009, the Philadelphia Marathon is now 17 years old. From its first edition in Philadelphia, it has evolved into a race that reflects the character of its host region in United States.

The fastest time ever recorded at the Philadelphia Marathon is 02:10:26, set by Abdi Nageeye in 2022. Every year, new contenders line up hoping to challenge that mark on the streets of Philadelphia.

Runners come to the Philadelphia Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Philadelphia has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

The Philadelphia Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier, and that three-letter abbreviation — BQ — transforms the race from an event into a gateway. Every year, runners come to Philadelphia not just to finish but to chase a time that unlocks the world's most exclusive marathon.

With 22,500 finishers and spectators lining the course deep, the Philadelphia Marathon generates an atmosphere that carries runners through the hard miles. The crowd support in Philadelphia is not polite applause — it's visceral, personal, and often the difference between hitting the wall and breaking through it.