42.195 km
Distance
156 m
Elevation Gain
4:22:00
Average Finish Time
22,500
Total Finishers
2009
Established
Flat
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Course & Elevation
The Philadelphia Marathon winds through the city's historic neighborhoods and cultural landmarks, featuring the famous Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Runners experience an iconic urban course that includes the Philadelphia Zoo, Fairmount Park, and concludes with a triumphant finish on the Ben Franklin Parkway near City Hall. The flat course is ideal for personal records and features strong community support throughout.
🌤️ Weather
Cool autumn weather with typical November conditions. Expect variable conditions with occasional rain; layers are recommended. November offers ideal running temperatures for most marathoners.
🏆 Course Record
02:10:26
Abdi Nageeye (2022)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ The Philadelphia Marathon's finish line is located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, one of the most iconic thoroughfares in American cities.
- ▸ The race attracts international runners from nearly 70 countries and has grown from its inaugural 2009 running to one of America's largest marathons.
- ▸ Runners pass the Philadelphia Zoo, the oldest continuously operating zoo in the United States, established in 1874.
- ▸ November in Philadelphia typically offers some of the best marathon weather conditions on the American East Coast, with cool temperatures ideal for fast times.
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