Philadelphia Marathon 2026

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

26.4 miles (42.5 km) · 319 ft elevation gain · Loop · Race

Route facts

Distance26.4 mi (42.5 km)
Elevation gain319 ft (97 m)
Average gain12 ft per mile (2 m per km)
Runnable100% of the route
Climbs / descents0 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shapeFlat
Difficulty score0.7 of 100
Route shapeLoop
TypeRace

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat97%
Mild uphill1%
Mild downhill1%

Questions about Philadelphia Marathon 2026

How much elevation gain does Philadelphia Marathon 2026 have?

Philadelphia Marathon 2026 has 319 ft (97 m) of elevation gain over 26.4 miles (42.5 km). That averages 12 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Philadelphia Marathon 2026?

The difficulty score for Philadelphia Marathon 2026 is 0.7 of 100. That is harder than 5.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 100% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

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