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Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, PA · Sports
- When
- November 22, 2026
- Where
- Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Art Museum · Philadelphia · PA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule
The TIAA Philadelphia Marathon starts and finishes on Benjamin Franklin Parkway near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, tracing a course through Old City, Center City, University City and Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River. It draws runners from across the country each November as one of the largest marathons in the mid-Atlantic. Race weekend also includes a half marathon and an 8K.
The history within reach
- Philadelphia Marathonsame spot
The TIAA Philadelphia Marathon starts and finishes on Benjamin Franklin Parkway near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, tracing a course through Old City, Center City, University City and Fairmount Park along the Schuylkill River.
- Wawa Welcome Americasame spot
Philadelphia's annual Independence Day festival runs from Juneteenth through July 4th with free concerts, family programming, and fireworks centered on Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
- Fairmount Water Workssame spot
The first big-city water system in America, pumping from the Schuylkill in a Greek Revival pavilion so admired that Dickens toured it.
- Philadelphia Museum of Art openssame spot
A Greek temple in golden dolomite at the head of the parkway, holding one of the great American collections.
An annual LGBTQ+ march and festival organized by Philly Pride 365, with the march starting in the Gayborhood and the festival held along Benjamin Franklin Parkway each June.