Philadelphia Marathon Weekend - Waitlist Applications

November 21-23, 2025

(Update) The AACR Philadelphia Marathon, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K events are now sold out.

The waitlist for the AACR Philadelphia Marathon and the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon are now closed.

The Rothman Orthopaedics 8K waitlist is still open, but there is no guarantee you will be accepted. A credit card will be required to secure your place on the waitlist, but you will not be charged until a slot is available.

For guaranteed entry (while bibs are available) you may run for AACR Runners For Research or see one of the official charity partners who may have bibs available for fundraisers. Contact them directly to learn more about guaranteed entry through their respective fundraising programs.

Thank you for your interest in the AACR Philadelphia Marathon and for joining our waitlist. We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and support!

Rules:

• The waitlist is first come, first served.
  
  
• Participants interested in the waitlist can sign up on this site.
  
  
• A credit card is required to join the waitlist, but will *not* be charged unless you are selected.
  
  
• If spots become available, we’ll post an updated list of runners every other Thursday starting September 25. At that time, your credit card will be charged and your registration for the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend will be confirmed.
  
  
• If you’d like to be removed from the waitlist before your credit card is charged, you must email info@philadelphiamarathon.com with the subject line ‘Waitlist cancellation – [your event]’ by 12:00 PM EST on the Wednesday (November 5) before the next round of selections (November 6).
  
  
• If a waitlisted runner is selected and registered but can no longer compete, the standard transfer and deferral policies will apply. Because all events are closed, transfers between events are no longer being accepted. If you are accepted into the 2025 event, but wish to defer to 2026, the deadline to defer is November 1. Please review the deferral instructions for details on fees, deadlines, and restrictions.

About the Event

The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend has the perfect event for seasoned or first-time athletes.

Our courses are scenic, fan-friendly and, most importantly, great for running. It’s no wonder we're consistently listed among the top ten races in the country.

Friday (November 21, 2025):

Race expo and packet pickup (Philadelphia Convention Center)

Saturday (November 22, 2025):

Race expo and packet pickup (Philadelphia Convention Center)
Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon
Rothman Orthopaedics 8K

Sunday (November 23, 2025):

AACR Philadelphia Marathon
Nemours Children's Health Philadelphia Kid’s Run

Note that you can purchase in-training and finisher gear from our merchandise store if you've been accepted.