Fairmount Park Conservancy's PMW Park Champions

Join Fairmount Park Conservancy's charity running team and help raise money for Philly parks!

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.

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.

To receive a bib, you must register by October 18, and commit to the following fees / fundraising:

FEES & FUNDRAISING:

All funds collected are considered a charitable donation to the Conservancy in support of our mission to sustain and enhance Philadelphia’s parks.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration fees and all funds raised are non-refundable.

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)

IMPORTANT DATES:

10/12: Deadline to reach 50% of the fundraising minimum ($450 for FULL; $350 for HALF). 
Runners who do not meet this requirement by the deadline will forfeit their place on the team. If the team is sold out, the forfeited spot will be offered to an individual on the waitlist. 

10/18: Team registration deadline (if spots remain).
If injury or another circumstance prevents you from participating, this is also the final opportunity to transfer your spot to a replacement runner of your choosing.

11/18: Deadline to reach 100% of the fundraising minimum ($900 for FULL; $700 for HALF).
On 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
• Long sleeve technical shirt
• Finisher's medal and finisher certificate (digital)
• Chip timing (the Philadelphia marathon is a Boston Marathon qualifying race)
• Post-race finisher's festival, entertainment, and post-race nutrition

Exclusive to Park Champions:  

• Fairmount Park Conservancy branded running hat
• Invitation to meet your fellow Park Champions at a pre-run social event in October (more details TBD)
• Early registration access to Conservancy events
• 50% discount code for Conservancy public programs in 2026

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 following the route of the former Fairmount Park Trolley. Help us continue our work and join our team!

Questions? Email John Sigmund [email protected]