Pennsylvania · 8K (4.97 mi)
Rothman Orthopaedics 8K
Rothman Orthopaedics 8K is a 8K (4.97 mi) event held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026. About 7,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- November 21, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Field size
- ~7,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 8K (4.97 mi)
- Field size
- About 7,000 runners
- Course
- Flat, fast out-and-back along the Schuylkill River and Kelly Drive
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- philadelphiamarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 11:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified
About the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K
The flat, scenic Saturday 8K that opens Philadelphia Marathon Weekend along the Schuylkill River, popular as a warm-up or standalone race.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Kickoff event of Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, one of the nation's largest race weekends
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Rothman Orthopaedics 8K: common questions
- When is the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, November 21, 2026.
- Where is the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K held?
- In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K offer?
- 8K (4.97 mi).
- How many people run the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K?
- About 7,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K start?
- 11:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified.
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