Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- Philadelphia Marathon ($750 Fundraising Minimum) · Philadelphia Half Marathon ($750 Fundraising Minimum) · Rothman 8K ($350 Fundraising Minimum)
From the Organizer
Students Run Philly Style is a youth mentorship & running non-profit organization. As a charity runner, the amount that you raise will directly support our running & youth mentorship program.
Charity Runner Benefits
Guaranteed race entry
Post race hospitality- warming tent and hot chocolate
Students Run Philly Style swag
VIP packet pick-up
You must meet your $750 fundraising minimum for the full and half marathon or $350 for the 8K or your card will be charged the difference.
NEW THIS YEAR:
As part of updated Philadelphia Marathon requirements, all runners must sign an official waiver.
When you register as a charity runner with SRPS, you’ll receive the waiver as a PDF to download, sign, and upload as a required part of your registration.
Distances & Pricing
Race Location
About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style?
- Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style is a running event held in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA at 1819 JFK BLVD, Suite 480, Philadelphia, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style
Nov 21, 2026