The AACR Philadelphia Marathon, consistently listed among the top 10 marathons in the country, is a local favorite. Its course takes you on a 26.2–mile tour through historic and scenic Philadelphia. "Expect beautiful views through Fairmount Park and along the Schuylkill River and neighborhood residents cheering in University City and Manayunk. Weave through the well–traveled streets of our historic district, passing sights familiar to Franklin, Washington and the rest of the gang, and end your race speeding towards the steps of the majestic Art Museum." – Official Website
The course is USATF sanctioned and course–certified.
Map credits: Philadelphia Marathon Official Website
When is the AACR Full Marathon?
The full marathon is on Sunday, November 24th and starts at 6:55AM for Wheelchair/Handcycle Athletes and 7AM for Runners/Walkers. If you are participating, plan to get to your corrals around 6 – 6:15AM.
Where is the AACR Full Marathon?
The full marathon starts at 22nd Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, near the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The course winds through Old City, University City, Fairmount Park, Manayunk and more before ending near the Art Museum.
How to get to the starting line?
Public transportation is your best bet. Many roads in the area of the start/finish line are closed and parking is limited. Save yourself the stress on race morning and plan ahead.
Ride a bike: Indego
Take public transportation: Septa
Where will there be pacers on the marathon course?
2024 Pace Group Times: 3 hours, 3:10, 3:20, 3:30, 3:40, 3:50, 4 hours, 4:10, 4:20, 4:30, 4:40, 4:50, 5 hours, 5:15 and 5:30
Where will there be hydration stops on the marathon course?
Fluid Stations will be set up at the race start and finish and throughout the length of the course. Nuun Lemon Lime Endurance will be offered in blue & white cups, along with water.
1. Columbus Boulevard & Race Street – Mile 2.8
2. Front Street & Washington Ave. – Mile 3.7
3. 6th & Walnut Streets – Mile 5.1
4. 31st & Walnut Streets – Mile 7.1
5. 34th Street & Fairmount Avenue – Mile 8.5
6. Avenue of the Republic at Carousel House – Mile 10.2
7. Lansdowne Dr. @ Sweetbriar Lane, just after traffic circle – Mile 11.8
8. Edgley Drive @ Power Corps Headquarters Building – Mile 14.4
9. Kelly Drive & Fountain Green – Miles 15.8 & 24.8
10. Kelly Drive & Ferry Street – Miles 17.8 & 22.3
11. Main Street & Ridge Avenue – Miles 18.9 & 21.3
12. Main & Cotton Streets, Winnie’s LeBus – Miles 19.8 & 20.2
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