PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN
About this race
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 entry
- Race Tech Tee
- Chip timing w/splits
- Finisher's Medal
- Post 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.
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Out and back along scenic Kelly Drive, the 5K starts at 7AM. Though the 5K *can* be completed prior to the Half Marathon, PDR does not promote or guarantee that signing up for both races can be accomplished on race morning. The difference between start times is 30 minutes.
Half Marathon
One of the world's most renowned Half Marathons. Our course features city streets followed by flat and fast racing along the Schuylkill River.
5K Virtual
Half Marathon Virtual
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time (EDT) in Philadelphia on September 19, 2027 — 12h 18m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Philadelphia
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Philadelphia 5K Races 78 races
- 10K Run Events in Philadelphia 8 races
- Philadelphia Half Marathons 6 races
- Marathons in Philadelphia 7 races
- Philadelphia Running Calendar 2026 113 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 125 Philadelphia events
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