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2026 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.
For details on any of the appearances or speaking engagements listed, e-mail:
Mark Sullivan shares stories of his marathon experiences as he speaks at an annual pasta party.
NOVEMBER:
Check back for possible webinar dates opportunities to join an exciting conversation and learn everything you need to know about Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend, from training insights to course logistics. The informative discussion will be filled with tips, stories, and inspiration!
2026 TIAA Philadelphia Marathon Race Weekend
On Friday, November 20, Mark Sullivan will be recognized at the Mayor’s Press Conference and Opening Ceremonies as the the original Philadelphia Marathon Legacy Runner and the only person to have completed every Philadelphia Marathon.
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 beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Legacy Runner, Mark Sullivan will again be serving as course expert at the 2026 TIAA 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 both Friday, November 20 and on Saturday, November 21 for the full marathon.
The full schedule for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Speaker Series will be posted soon. Please check back.
Mark Sullivan will also be attending the 2026 TIAA 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 2026 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 support button at left or below.
Additional 2026 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 from February 27 through March 1 for the 2026 Chilly Half Marathon. In addition to his appearance on race day, Coach Mark will be at race kit pick-up on Friday afternoon and Saturday afternoon, 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 26, Coach Mark Sullivan will be appearing at the Half Marathon Kick-Off Run for the 2026 Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and training run for the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon.
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:
TIAA 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 14 starting at 6:30 a.m. at the base of the steps in front of the Philadelphia Art Museum for the 20256 TIAA Philadelphia Marathon Kick-Off Training Run. There will be several different measured distances from which to choose.
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 14 event and the AACR can be found on the Philadelphia Marathon web site. Click here.)
2026 will mark the 33rd 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 2026 campaign.
OCTOBER:
AACR NYC Marathon Runners for Research Team Webinar
On Monday, October 18 from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m. Coach Mark Sullivan will be the special guest speaker for the AACR 2025 New York City Marathon Runners For Research Team webinar.
Mark’s presentation will cover the dos and don’ts in the final two weeks of training and how to properly taper before the marathon. Coach Mark will also answer questions and special tips to help the team be race-ready. For more information, contact: mark@irunicoach.com.
