Philadelphia Marathon

Don't forget! Our second training run is in three weeks!

Join us as we officially kick off the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon 13.1 Training season with our friends at Philadelphia Runner on Saturday, September 26 at 6:30 AM.

Meet at the bottom of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Steps at 6:30 am to warm up, then we head out as a group at 7:00 am. You'll break off by distance (3, 6, 8, 10, or 14 miles) and pace so everyone runs their own race.

More details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EB8eQVbG2/

⏰ Last chance to transfer your registration for 2026! (Example: 2026 TIAA Philadelphia Marathon --> transfer to --> 2026 Rothman Ortho 8k)

If you need to make a change to your race entry, the transfer deadline is Sep 7 (11:59 p.m. ET). Transfers are only available into the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K, as registration for the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon and Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon is closed.

Need to switch your race entry? Get the details and transfer instructions at: https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/info/deferral-transfer-instructions/

You’re putting in the miles. Now, help shape the timepiece that will commemorate them.

We’re proud to welcome AXIA Time as the Official Timepiece of the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. Before the watch design is finalized, we want our participants to tell us what would make this watch meaningful to them.

Complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. on September 11 to receive a coupon code toward an AXIA watch and be entered for a chance to win a complimentary AXIA timepiece.

Check your email for the link, or complete it here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3K282QQ?src=[src_valuea

Let’s create a watch worthy of your journey to the finish line.

Feature Friday: Odessa Kellman
Meet Odessa (she/her)! Odessa is an ambassador from Philadelphia, PA, taking on the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon. 🔥
As a local wellness founder, Odessa uses running as her ultimate tool for resilience. 🧠
In her own words: "My first Philly Half was a liberating experience of pushing boundaries, and doing it back-to-back taught me I'm capable of anything. Training carried me through heavy life hardships, breaking mental barriers that could have crippled me. I'm running to prove that what once felt impossible becomes reality, one step at a time."
Follow Odessa on her journey to race weekend on IG:
For the full list of this year's Ambassadors: https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/brand-ambassadors-2026/

Still on the fence? You've got time to train for this one.

The Rothman Orthopaedics 8K is one of the most trainable distances on the race calendar. The commitment is manageable in terms of miles and hours you need to put in before the start line.

BUT, don't let that fool you. This race will test you. Short, fast, and everything you've got. Whether you're chasing a PR or just ready to see what you're made of, 4.97 miles hits different when you're leaving it all on the course🔥

Register now. November 21 is closer than you think!

https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/races/8k-run/

It's September, which means the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon training season is HERE.

Kick off your 13.1 journey with us at the Philadelphia Art Museum Steps on September 26: Warm-up & photos at 6:00AM, run starts at 6:30AM SHARP!

See you at the steps. 🎽

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/1K8FaSwN7j/

Know someone who keeps saying "I want to start running"? THIS is their race. The Rothman Orthopaedics 8K gives you a timed race with a real finish line, the full Philadelphia Marathon Weekend experience (the crowds, the energy, the finisher medal) without the longer-distance commitment.

Tag someone who needs to join you 👇

Saturday, November 21, 2026

https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/races/8k-run/

Feature Friday: Claudia Fuenmayor
Meet Claudia (she/her)! This Dallas, TX, ambassador is training to take on the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon! 🔔
Claudia is an elementary music teacher who balances teaching with marathon training. 🎶
In her own words: "After 12 years as a clarinetist, graduating college felt like closing a chapter that had defined me for so long. I turned to running in search of something that was just for me, and it ended up changing my life."
Follow Claudia on her journey to race weekend on IG: .runs
For the full list of this year's Ambassadors: https://www.philadelphiamarathon.com/brand-ambassadors-2026/

Eating well shouldn't mean having to sacrifice flavor. Dietz & Watson has taken the guesswork out of healthier eating with their Gourmet Lite line - selections of premium meats with lower fat and sodium. Now you can have your lunch and eat it too. Click the link below for delicious recipes and more! https://www.dietzandwatson.com/blog/healthy-options

Training for the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon rewards consistency. So can planning for what’s ahead.

TIAA helps people stay focused on long-term goals with support designed for the long run.

Keep building your momentum