The Race for Breakthroughs Starts Here: Join Team EE for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend
This November, be a part of turning miles into lifesaving momentum for the final 10% of people with cystic fibrosis still waiting for breakthroughs.
Philadelphia, PA—July 13, 2026—Emily’s Entourage (EE), an innovative 501(c)(3) organization accelerating research and drug development for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) who do not benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies, is thrilled to announce that registration is now open for Team EE for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend, taking place November 20–22, 2026.
From first-time runners to seasoned marathoners, Team EE invites participants of all experience levels to be part of one of Philadelphia’s most anticipated race weekends. Limited bibs are available across all race events, including the Rothman Orthopaedics 8K, Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon, and the TIAA Philadelphia Marathon.
Widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier marathon weekends, the Philadelphia Marathon Weekend draws runners from across the country with its fast, scenic course through historic neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and an atmosphere powered by extraordinary community spirit.
But for Team EE, this weekend is about far more than medals and finish lines.
Every mile run and every dollar raised helps push urgently needed breakthroughs closer to reality for the final 10% of people with CF unable to benefit from current mutation-targeted therapies. While recent scientific advances have transformed care for nearly 90% of people with CF, the final 10% have been left behind—facing a progressive, life-threatening genetic disease with limited options and time running out.
“Team EE represents hope in motion,” says Emily Kramer-Golinkoff, MBE, Co-Founder of EE. “Every person who joins Team EE is helping move lifesaving research forward for people like me who are still waiting for breakthroughs that hold the only hope of saving our lives. Watching this community come together each year and turn miles into momentum for lifesaving progress for the CF community is incredibly powerful.”
Participants who join Team EE will receive:
- An official Emily’s Entourage race shirt and team swag
- Dedicated fundraising support and tools from the EE team
- Opportunities to be featured on EE’s blog and social media channels
- The chance to directly support groundbreaking CF research and drug development
Whether running the 8K, tackling the half marathon, or taking on all 26.2 miles, joining Team EE means becoming part of a community racing toward a future where no one with CF is left behind.
For the final 10%, this is the race for their lives.
The starting line is waiting.
To learn more and register for Team EE, visit https://www.emilysentourage.org/join-team-ee/.
About Emily’s Entourage
Emily’s Entourage (EE) is an innovative 501(c)3 that accelerates research for new treatments and a cure for individuals in the final 10% of the cystic fibrosis (CF) population that do not benefit from currently available mutation-targeted therapies. Since 2011, EE has awarded millions of dollars in research grants, launched a clinical-stage CF gene therapy company, developed a global patient database and clinical trial matchmaking program to accelerate clinical trial recruitment, and led worldwide efforts to drive high-impact research and drug development. The organization has been featured in national media, including the New York Times, STAT, CNN, People, and more. Learn more at emilysentourage.org.
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