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2025 Appearances & Speaking Engagements:

Mark Sullivan speaks to a group of runners and walkers and offers some last minute tips for race day before leading them in a pre-race fun run & walk.

Mark Sullivan serves as marathon course expert and answers participants’ questions about the course at the expo.

Mark Sullivan shares stories of his marathon experiences as he speaks at an annual pasta party.

NOVEMBER:

Philadelphia Marathon Webinar

Join Mark Sullivan in early November for an exciting conversation with some incredible athletes. They will dive into everything you need to know about Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend, from training insights to course logistics and accessibility.

Mark will share the virtual stage with Chris Koch and Bart Yasso!

This discussion will be filled with tips, stories, and inspiration! Be sure to check back for the time and date and tune in!

2025 AACR Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend

On Friday, November 21, Mark Sullivan will be honored at the Mayor’s Press Conference and Opening Ceremonies as the original Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Runner.

The press conference and opening ceremonies will take place in the main hall just outside the entrance to the Health & Fitness Expo at the Philadelphia Convention Center, located at 12th & Arch Streets. Time will be posted later. Please check back.

Mark Sullivan will again be serving as course expert at the 2025 AACR Philadelphia Marathon Health & Fitness Expo and will present course overview seminars with information on how to run your best for the half marathon and full marathon courses on Friday, November 22 and on Saturday, November 23 for the full marathon.

Check back for the complete seminar schedule.

Mark Sullivan will also be attending the AACR Philadelphia Marathon Partners Reception on Thursday evening along with other weekend events. Check back for specific times and additional opportunities to connect with Coach Mark during Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend.

In addition to his other duties, Coach Mark will once again be running the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon as part of the AACR Runners For Research Team. For more information about this dedicated group of individuals and to make a donation, click the button below.

Additional 2025 appearances will be posted as scheduled. Please continue to check back for dates and times.

MARCH:

CHILLY HALF MARATHON

Coach Mark Sullivan will be in Burlington, Ontario March 1st through the 3rd for the 2025 Chilly Half Marathon. In addition to his appearance on race day, Coach Mark will be at race kit pick-up on Friday afternoon, March 1 and Saturday afternoon, March 2, and will be available during those hours as well as other times to talk with race participants and to answer any questions about training or racing. (For specific appearance times, or to schedule time with Coach Mark, email: mark@irunicoach.com

SEPTEMBER:

Philadelphia Half Marathon Weekend Training Kick-Off Event

On Saturday, September 28, Coach Mark Sullivan and Bart Yasso will be co-hosting the Half Marathon Kick-Off Training Run for 2024 Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and training run for the Philadelphia Marathon. This will also be an official AACR Runners For Research event.

As always, Mark will answer any questions about training for and/or racing the Philadelphia Half Marathon, and will share insights about the course.

Coach Mark Sullivan speaks to runners and walkers after a kick-off run for the Philadelphia Marathon.

Mark addresses a group of runners (including Marathon Legend, Bill Rogers) before leading them in a short pre-marathon shake out run.

JUNE:

AACR Philadelphia Marathon Training Kick-Off Event

Join Coach Mark Sullivan along with Bart Yasso, the team from Philadelphia Runner, and hundreds of runners and walkers on Sunday, June 22 starting at 6:30 a.m. at the base of the steps in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum for the 2025 AACR Philadelphia Marathon Kick-Off Training Run. There will be several different measured distances from which to choose. This will also be an official AACR Runners For Research event.

After participating in the run, Coach Mark will stick around all morning to talk with participants and to answer any questions about training for and racing the Philadelphia Marathon, and to share insights about the course.

(More information about this free June 22 event and the AACR can be found on the Philadelphia Marathon web site. Click here.)

2025 will mark the 32nd Anniversary of the Philadelphia Marathon and once again Mark Sullivan will participate to support the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) as part of their Runners For Research Team.

Please the button above to make a donation for the 2025 campaign.