Sat, Oct 17, 2026

Lupus Loop

Philadelphia, PA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2015
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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

· 2025 results

90finishers
20:55winner
29:44median
52:10cutoff

Top 3: Jake Johnson (20:55) · Dylan Griffin (21:11) · Daniel Tyson (21:52)

The Lupus Loop has been held every year since at least 2015. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

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Distances & Start Times

5K Run10/17/2026 09:45-
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Common Questions About the Lupus Loop

Will I finish last at the Lupus Loop?

Almost certainly not. Half the race field finished slower than 29:44, and the last recorded finisher came in around 52:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lupus Loop a good first race?

It is a small race (90 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first race, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lupus Loop?

The race winner ran 20:55 while the median finisher took 29:44. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

Where can I train for the Lupus Loop?

Join a local run club. Fairmount Running Club, Philadelphia Runner Track Club, Wissahickon Wanderers and others in Philadelphia welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.

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