Philadelphia Distance Run
Updated
Sunday, September 19, 2027, first start 7:00 AM, in Philadelphia (2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $29 to $89; the 5K goes from $29 to $35 after November 30.
Course and race notes
World class fast. Welcome to the Philadelphia Distance Run (PDR)!
Our world class half marathon and 5K will take place on Sunday, September 19, 2027. 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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, September 19
2027 · in 316 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$29 to $89
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Sep 19 (in 316 days)
Opened Sep 21, 2026
Race day in Philadelphia
Weather
79° / 62°F
Typical high and low for September 19, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Phila Franklin Inst, PA (0.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:44 AM – 7:04 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 16 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Sep 18
Where to stay
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