Request for Proposals: Expo Management Services Delivered to the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend

Questions related to this RFP were due by February 20, 2026, at 5pm. Responses to questions can be found here. 

Proposals must be submitted by March 11, 2026, at 5pm, with all required components and documentation to marathon.contracts@phila.gov with a cc: to cityfundRFP@phila.gov. 

The Philadelphia City Fund and the City of Philadelphia seek proposals from qualified applicants to provide Expo Management services for the 2026 Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. The Expo Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing all aspects of the Marathon Expo, including oversight of exhibitor operations, floor layout, logistics, staffing, and attendee flow to ensure a seamless, safe, and engaging experience for participants, sponsors, and partners. Expectations are outlined in full in the RFP.

The RFP linked below was edited on February 24, 2026, to correct a word choice error in Part III. The phrasing has been corrected in red text.