From the Organizer
Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is a proud partner of the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. This event offers a fast and scenic course which takes athletes past historic landmarks, through urban neighborhoods, and along Philadelphia’s picturesque waterfronts. Join over 30,000 athletes on race weekend! All courses are USATF certified and the Philadelphia Marathon is a Boston qualifier event. The 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend registration is now open.
SFA invites you to join us for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend November 20th - 22nd. When you participate, you are choosing to join hundreds of others who want to make a difference for sarcoma patients and their families. Funds raised through our race team drive innovative research for sarcoma.
Secure access to your guaranteed race entry* today!
Runners seeking to join the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon SFA race team will receive the following perks:
Your support will go beyond the finish line when you join our community of teammates from across the country as you train for this incredible event. Our SFA Team is here to provide support every step of the way!
Our Marathon Team’s Impact
SFA Marathon Runners have raised nearly $100,000 to support sarcoma research. We hope to raise an additional $20,000 through the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, to continue to support those impacted by sarcoma.
For additional information, please contact Annie Blake at ablake@curesarcoma.org.
Together we can find a cure!
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About This Sport
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 SFA Philadelphia Marathon Team
Nov 20, 2026