Philadelphia Marathon

A BQ-friendly course through historic Philadelphia, passing the Art Museum (Rocky steps), Independence Hall, and along the Schuylkill River. The Manayunk hills provide a late-race challenge.

Philadelphia, PA, USA · November · 42.195 km (26.2 mi)

moderate

Elevation profile

42.2 km course

GAIN+200 m

LOSS−200 m

Approximate profile. Sourced from public course documentation, not a GPS recording. Use as a directional guide only.

Plan your splits

42.195 km · 26.2 mi · Philadelphia, PA, USA

Goal finish time

Even-pace target

9:09

min/mi

Even-pace

4:00:00

Grade-adjusted

4:00:00

+0:00

Grade-adjusted splits

Strava Adjusted Pace · per mile

#	Grade	Pace	Split	Cumulative
1	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	9:09
2	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	18:18
3	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	27:28
4	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	36:37
5	+0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	45:46
6	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	54:55
7	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:04:05
8	-0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:13:14
9	-0.2%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:22:23
10	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:31:32
11	-0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:40:41
12	-0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:49:51
13	-0.5%	9:09/mi	9:09	1:59:00
14	-0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:08:09
15	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:17:18
16	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:26:28
17	-0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:35:37
18	-0.1%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:44:46
19	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	2:53:55
20	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:03:04
21	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:12:14
22	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:21:23
23	+0.4%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:30:32
24	+0.3%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:39:41
25	-0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:48:51
26	-0.0%	9:09/mi	9:09	3:58:00
27	+0.4%	9:09/mi	2:00	4:00:00

Splits factor the course elevation. Steep climbs widen the pace, descents tighten it — total time on the right matches the grade-adjusted finish above.

Course highlights

What makes Philly special

Run past the famous Rocky Steps
Historic route through Old City
Scenic Schuylkill River path
BQ-qualifying course with good crowd support

Race-day tips

Run it smart

Save energy for Manayunk hills at miles 18-20
The first half is deceptively fast — don't go out too hard
November weather can be cold — dress in layers
Great BQ course if you manage the hills

Difficulty

Fast course with Manayunk hills

Fast first half
Manayunk hills at mile 18-20
Cool November weather