Philadelphia Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States. The main route is 42.2 km.
- Date
- Sun, Nov 22, 2026
- Start
- Philadelphia 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 42.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 4-week plan to Philadelphia Marathon
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The Philadelphia Marathon starts near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and follows a course through Fairmount Park, along the Schuylkill River and nearby neighborhoods, including historic Manayunk.
What this race demands
The 42.2 km distance demands sustained endurance and disciplined pacing. Runners also need to manage effort across a route that passes through parks, along the river, and through nearby neighborhoods.
Marathon endurance
Covering 42.2 km requires sustaining a running effort over a long duration.
Pacing discipline
The marathon distance makes even effort important: starting too fast can make it harder to maintain pace later in the race.
Route adaptability
The course passes through Fairmount Park, along the Schuylkill River, and through nearby neighborhoods, so runners should be ready to adjust to changing surroundings without assuming a particular elevation profile.
For a marathon likely to take longer than 2.5 hours, plan to take in roughly 60–90 g of carbohydrate per hour during the race.
What would it take you?
Pick the level closest to yours for an estimate of finish time on this course and the training a solid preparation needs.
Estimated finish
3:45–4:30
Peak-week training
5–7 h/week
A model estimate from distance, climbing and level, not a promise. Conditions, drafting and pacing move it.
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Your road to race day
Race day at Philadelphia Marathon is 4 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Peak1 week · Oct 26, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
02Taper2 weeks · Nov 2, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
03Race week1 week · Nov 16, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Philadelphia Marathon?
Philadelphia Marathon takes place on Sun, Nov 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, United States.
How long is Philadelphia Marathon?
The main route is 42.2 km.
What does Philadelphia Marathon demand?
The 42.2 km distance demands sustained endurance and disciplined pacing. Runners also need to manage effort across a route that passes through parks, along the river, and through nearby neighborhoods.
Who is Philadelphia Marathon for?
Philadelphia Marathon is open to all participants.
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