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September 21, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 8, 2025
10,000+ runners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
November 23, 2025
10,000+ runners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
March 29, 2026
1,000-10,000 runners
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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FAQ

What are the most popular Pennsylvania half marathons?

The Philadelphia Half Marathon was the most popular Pennsylvania half marathon with 13,006 finishers of the half marathon. The second most popular Pennsylvania was the Pittsburgh Half Marathon with 10,167 finishers of the half marathon.

What are the best Pennsylvania half marathons for beginners in 2025?

The Pennsylvania half marathons we recommend as the best for beginners are:

The Philadelphia Half Marathon: Philadelphia’s largest half marathon and, by far, the largest running weekend in Pennsylvania. The race has exceptional production, a ton of crowd support, and a course through historic parts of the city.
The Pittsburgh Half Marathon: The course takes runners across three different bridges with their own distinct architecture and great views of Pittsburgh. The course is known for its finisher festival, crowds support, and a generous time cut off of 7 hours for the marathon.
Love Run Philadelphia: A great spring half marathon in Pennsylvania. With a start and finish at Art Museum at Eakins Oval, the course is flat, fast and downhill. A scenic finish near the stairs from Rocky!
Which months can I run a half marathon in Pennsylvania?

You can run a half marathon in Pennsylvania in January, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.

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