Philadelphia Marathon 2025 for Men's and Women's Top Finishers and Results
Completing one's first ever marathon would be an incredible accomplishment on its own.
But that wasn't enough for Anna Oeser.
Oeser didn't only complete the 2025 Philadelphia Marathon, she became the women's champion:
Melikhaya Frans won the men's competition:
Here is a look at the top finishers:
Women's Results
- Anna Oeser, United States (2:34:56)
- Orla Rocha, United States (2:36:45)
- Jenna Gigliotti, United States (2:39:37)
Men's Results
- Melikhaya Frans, South Africa (2:13:58)
- Elisha Barno, Kenya (2:15:08)
- Milton Rotich, Kenya (2:15:35)
Frans and Oeser prevailed in a race that took runners through places such as Center City, Old City, University City and Fairmount Park. It also finished at the Art Museum steps, which Rocky Balboa made famous by sprinting up before celebrating at the top in triumph.
Katie Katro and Briana Smith of ABC 6 Philadelphia noted Frans and Oeser received quite the keepsake for winning the marathon.
This year's champions were given golden olive wreaths that were handcrafted in Marathon, Greece.
Katro and Smith also reported the marathon was expected to draw more than 36,000 runners during the four different events over the course of the weekend. There was a half-marathon and 8K race on Saturday before Sunday's marathon and kids run.
The race was expected to welcome participants from 60 different countries.
