Fairmount Park Conservancy's PMW Park Champions

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy's Charity Running Team

Help raise money for Philly parks!

Participation Details

• Guaranteed bib: Enjoy a guaranteed bib and other perks while raising funds for Fairmount Park Conservancy, the non-profit that leads and supports efforts to improve our city's parks.
• Date: November 21, 2026
• Location: 2151 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA
• Registration deadline: Register by October 18 to receive a bib.

Event Overview

Fairmount Park Conservancy is proud to be an official charity partner of this year’s Philadelphia Marathon Weekend! As one of the top-10 marathons in the country, the beautiful and scenic course takes athletes past historic landmarks, through urban neighborhoods, and along Philadelphia’s picturesque waterfronts. And best of all, the marathon route takes you through 15 miles of beautiful parkland! By joining our team of “Park Champions”, you'll help us in the ongoing effort to keep Fairmount Park a safe and clean sanctuary for our city. It’s not just a place you run through, but a place you run FOR.

Fees & Fundraising

• Full Marathon: $100 initial registration fee: $900 of additional fundraising (with $450 completed by 10/12).
• Half Marathon: $50 initial registration fee: $700 of additional fundraising (with $350 completed by 10/12).
• Note: All funds collected are considered a charitable donation to the Conservancy in support of our mission to sustain and enhance Philadelphia’s parks.
• Refund Policy: Registration fees and all funds raised are non-refundable.

Important Dates

• 10/12: Deadline to reach 50% of the fundraising minimum ($450 for FULL: $350 for HALF).
• 10/18: Team registration deadline.
• 11/18: Deadline to reach 100% of the fundraising minimum ($900 for FULL: $700 for HALF).
• 11/19: Any remaining balance will be charged to the credit card on file.

Park Champion Participant Perks

• Race Organizers: Guaranteed bib for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon or Half Marathon.
• Participant Kit: Long sleeve technical shirt, finisher's medal, and finisher certificate (digital).
• Timing & Festival: Chip timing and post-race finisher's festival.
• Exclusive Perks: Fairmount Park Conservancy branded running hat and invitation to meet fellow Park Champions at a pre-run social event.

Contribute to Our Cause

Thanks to hundreds of runners who have supported our charity teams over the last 10 years, we’ve been able to restore the historic Belmont Plateau 5k Cross Country Course and create the Trolley Trail, a 4-mile loop trail around West Park. Help us continue our work and join our team!

Contact Information

Questions? Email John Sigmund at jsigmund@myphillypark.org.