PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN

PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN

Race Date

Sep 20, 2026

Location

Philadelphia, PA

The Experience

World class fast. Welcome to the Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR)! Our world class half marathon and 5K will take place on Sunday, September 20, 2026. PDR is among the fastest Half Marathons in the world (6 world records have been broken here) and is known for its super fast and flat course. Whether you are an elite runner, looking for a new PR, or just want to breeze through the City of Brotherly Love with thousands of fellow runners, there is something for everyone at PDR! Your registration includes: Race entryRace Tech TeeChip timing w/splitsFinisher's MedalPost Race Party with a complimentary beer (1 per person. 21+) PDR aims to make registering as accessible as possible. If you are are unable to pay digitally or via a check with a paper registration, please email us so we can assist. Expo Details to come! More Info Stay tuned to our website for more information on the course, expo, corral assignments, and other helpful tips. Refund/Deferral Policy Due to the year-round nature and costs of event planning, PDR does not offer refunds but we do offer the ability to defer or transfer your registration for a fee.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Start Time

7:30 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt

Start Location

2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, 19130

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

-0.14 m

Separation

1.3%

Also Offers

5K13.1 Miles

USATF Certified Course

PA24010JHP · Expires 2034 · Philadelphia Half Marathon - Six Lane Start 2024 (Pre-Ver)

Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.

View USATF Course Map (PDF)

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:02:16

9:20/mi

Winning Time

1:02:01

4:44/mi

Finishers (2022)

2,680

States Represented

46 / 50

Gender Split

49% Female51% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:254:15

FASTER 25%

1:47:18

MEDIAN

2:02:16

SLOWER 25%

2:20:13

Average runner age: 39

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

78°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

71%

Humidity

About the Organizer

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