Support innovative cancer research in Israel and help us find a cure and eradicate the disease by running in the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend to benefit the Israel Cancer Research Fund. Applications for entry into the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and Philadelphia Marathon are now open.

This beautiful, fast and scenic course takes athletes past historic landmarks, through urban neighborhoods, and along Philadelphia’s picturesque waterfronts. Join over 30,000 athletes on race weekend! All courses are USATF certified, and the Philadelphia Marathon is a Boston qualifier event.

When you join Team ICRF, you not only receive personalized fundraising and team support, you help others imagine a day where cancer no longer causes suffering for patients and their families.

To apply to be part of Team ICRF please email: [email protected]

Fundraising Requirements

All participants must fulfill the following fundraising requirement before the start of race weekend on November 21, 2026.

• Rothman Orthopaedics 8K – $500 fundraising minimum
• Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon – $750 fundraising minimum
• Philadelphia Marathon – $1,000 fundraising minimum

Team ICRF Runners Receive:

Spots are limited. Apply today!

Already have a race entry but want to join Team ICRF? Please email [email protected] to find out how you can help make an impact.

For more details on the races, visit the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend official race page.