PMW Park Champions
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Event overview
Fairmount Park Conservancy's PMW Park Champions is part of Philadelphia Marathon Weekend on Saturday November 22 and Sunday November 23, 2025. The event includes the AACR Philadelphia Marathon (Sunday) and the Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon (Saturday). The event location is 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130. The marathon route passes through 15 miles of parkland and goes past historic landmarks, urban neighborhoods, and waterfront areas. Race registration includes chip timing and a post-race finisher's festival with entertainment and post-race nutrition.
Charity registration, fundraising and participant perks
To receive a bib as a Park Champion, registrants must register by October 30, 2025. Fundraising and fee requirements are: full marathon - $100 initial registration fee plus $400 additional fundraising; half marathon - $50 initial registration fee plus $200 additional fundraising. Additional funds must be received through the RunSignUp platform by December 8, 2025. Any unraised funds will be charged to the credit card on file on December 9, 2025.
Park Champion participants receive a guaranteed bib, a long sleeve technical shirt, a finisher's medal and digital finisher certificate, chip timing, and access to the post-race festival. Exclusive Park Champion benefits include a Fairmount Park Conservancy branded running hat, an invitation to a pre-run social event in October (details TBD), early registration access to Conservancy events, and a 50% discount code for Conservancy public programs in 2025. Funds raised have supported projects such as restoring the Belmont Plateau 5k Cross Country Course and creating the 4-mile Trolley Trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.