2026 SFA Philadelphia Marathon Team

About the Event

Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) is a proud partner of the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. This event offers a fast and scenic course which takes athletes past historic landmarks, through urban neighborhoods, and along Philadelphia’s picturesque waterfronts. Join over 30,000 athletes on race weekend! All courses are USATF certified and the Philadelphia Marathon is a Boston qualifier event. The 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend registration is now open.

SFA invites you to join us for the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend November 20th - 22nd. When you participate, you are choosing to join hundreds of others who want to make a difference for sarcoma patients and their families. Funds raised through our race team drive innovative research for sarcoma.

Secure access to your guaranteed race entry* today!

Runners seeking to join the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon SFA race team will receive the following perks:

Guaranteed entry
Custom SFA marathon shirt
Personal fundraising page
Dedicated staff to support fundraising
Complimentary registration
Note: Runners must commit to a minimum personal fundraising goal:
- Marathon ($750)
- Half Marathon ($750)
- 8K ($250)

Your support will go beyond the finish line when you join our community of teammates from across the country as you train for this incredible event. Our SFA Team is here to provide support every step of the way!

Our Marathon Team’s Impact

SFA Marathon Runners have raised nearly $100,000 to support sarcoma research. We hope to raise an additional $20,000 through the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, to continue to support those impacted by sarcoma.

For additional information, please contact Annie Blake at ablake@curesarcoma.org.

Together we can find a cure!

Races Offered

Nov 20, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Philadelphia.

thermostat Temperature

4.3° / 13.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.5° / 9.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:46

nightlight Sunset

17:44

About Philadelphia

Learn more about the host city, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, routinely referred to as Philly, is the birthplace of American democracy. In Independence Hall and in taverns and other locations around the city, the nation's founders planned and launched the American Revolution, which gave birth to the nation. Visitors interested in U.S. history will also discover that it is a city of firsts: the first library (1731), first hospital (1751), first medical school (1765), first national capital (1774), first stock exchange (1790), first zoo (1874), and first business school (1881).