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Race A
Philadelphia Marathon
Best for
Newer marathonersQualifying pathway
Race B
Marine Corps Marathon
Best for
Newer marathoners
Race A
Philadelphia Marathon
Philadelphia, USA
Race B
Marine Corps Marathon
Washington DC, USA
Date
Nov 22, 2026
Oct 25, 2026
Month
Nov
Oct
Location
🇺🇸 Philadelphia, USA
🇺🇸 Washington DC, USA
Terrain
Road
Road
Elevation gain
205 m
▲
195 m
PB potential
▲
Beginner friendly
World Major
No
No
Entry type
Open
Lottery
Entry status
Open
Lottery opens Jan
Season
Autumn · Americas
Autumn · Americas
Race-day temp.
8–15°C
10–17°C
Conditions
Cool November, often clear
Crisp autumn — one of the most reliable race-day climates on the US calendar
Humidity
55–70%
55–70%
Wind
10–20 km/h
10–20 km/h
Qualifies for
Boston Marathon
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