26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of teamwork and competition at the 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay, taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the picturesque Woodlands of Philadelphia. This unique event invites teams of 6 to 13 runners to race for their fastest collective marathon time, each participant tackling a one-mile loop on a scenic course that combines dirt paths and paved sections. The excitement kicks off at 9:00 AM, with teams allowed to set up from 8:00 AM, creating a vibrant atmosphere filled with camaraderie and support.
Participants will have the chance to showcase their creativity by devising their own batons—anything from snap bracelets to quirky items like bananas! The race culminates in a special moment as each team's designated champion completes the final 0.2 miles while carrying a torch of their own making, adding a fun twist to this marathon experience. Set against the backdrop of the Woodlands' stunning 54-acre landscape, designated as a National Historic Landmark District, the 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay promises a memorable day for runners, supporters, and the Philadelphia community alike. Don't miss this chance to be part of a truly unique and spirited event!
Participants will have the chance to showcase their creativity by devising their own batons—anything from snap bracelets to quirky items like bananas! The race culminates in a special moment as each team's designated champion completes the final 0.2 miles while carrying a torch of their own making, adding a fun twist to this marathon experience. Set against the backdrop of the Woodlands' stunning 54-acre landscape, designated as a National Historic Landmark District, the 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay promises a memorable day for runners, supporters, and the Philadelphia community alike. Don't miss this chance to be part of a truly unique and spirited event!
Organiser's Description
2025 26X1 MILE MARATHON RELAY
Teams of 13 (or as few as 6) people will race for their fastest collective marathon time.
WHEN/WHERE
The 2026 race will take place on September 26, 2026. Gun time is at 9:00am; teams may setup beginning at 8:00am.
The race takes place at the Woodlands, on a one-mile course with dirt path and some paved road sections.
Enter through the big gate across from the trolley portal. Follow the signs when you come in. The race itself will take place at the Woodland's Stables and runners will do the trail loop.
Teams are welcome to bring tents and snacks while they support their runners. No grills or other on-site cooking.
THE BATON
Each team must devise their own baton. It an be anything - a snap bracelet, a banana, a stick, a pompom, whatever.
THE CHAMPION
Each team will select a runner - different than their last mile runner - to run the final 0.2 miles to complete the official marathon for the team. Selection for this position is considered a great honor.
THE TORCH
Each team's champion will complete their 0.2 mile leg with a torch of their making. It probably (definitely) should not be on fire.
ABOUT THE WOODLANDS
The Woodlands 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia.
Teams of 13 (or as few as 6) people will race for their fastest collective marathon time.
WHEN/WHERE
The 2026 race will take place on September 26, 2026. Gun time is at 9:00am; teams may setup beginning at 8:00am.
The race takes place at the Woodlands, on a one-mile course with dirt path and some paved road sections.
Enter through the big gate across from the trolley portal. Follow the signs when you come in. The race itself will take place at the Woodland's Stables and runners will do the trail loop.
Teams are welcome to bring tents and snacks while they support their runners. No grills or other on-site cooking.
THE BATON
Each team must devise their own baton. It an be anything - a snap bracelet, a banana, a stick, a pompom, whatever.
THE CHAMPION
Each team will select a runner - different than their last mile runner - to run the final 0.2 miles to complete the official marathon for the team. Selection for this position is considered a great honor.
THE TORCH
Each team's champion will complete their 0.2 mile leg with a torch of their making. It probably (definitely) should not be on fire.
ABOUT THE WOODLANDS
The Woodlands 54-acre undulating landscape is at once a one-of-a-kind 18th-century English pleasure garden, 19th-century rural cemetery, and a modern green oasis for its neighbors in bustling University City and West Philadelphia. The Woodlands was designated a National Historic Landmark District in recognition of its unique history and rich resources. Actively used today, the cemetery, mansion, landscape, and programs are an educational resource for local school children, community residents, university students, as well as for a small, highly motivated cadre of scholars seeking further understanding of American architectural and botanical history, urban development, and the origin and growth of West Philadelphia.
Races
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11th Annual 26 X 1 Mile Marathon Relay
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 13 JUL
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