PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The Experience
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 entryRace Tech TeeChip timing w/splitsFinisher's MedalPost 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.
Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 9/20/2026 07:30
Start Location
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $89
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:02:16
9:20/mi pace
1:02:01
4:44/mi pace
2,680
49% female · 51% male
46 states
Avg age: 39
Finish Time Distribution (2022)
1:47:18
Top 25%
2:20:13
Top 75%
Historical Weather
☀
Avg High
78°F
☽
Avg Low
61°F
☂
Precip
0.09 in
🍃
Wind
10.9 mph
More races in Pennsylvania
The Experience
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 entryRace Tech TeeChip timing w/splitsFinisher's MedalPost 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.
Race Details
Race Day
Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 9/20/2026 07:30
Start Location
2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Course
Loop
Also Offers
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Registration
Register online — $89
Race Website
Official race information
Race Performance
2:02:16
9:20/mi pace
1:02:01
4:44/mi pace
2,680
49% female · 51% male
46 states
Avg age: 39
Finish Time Distribution (2022)
1:47:18
Top 25%
2:20:13
Top 75%