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2026-2027 Running Races in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Upcoming running races in and near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

33 upcoming races · 14 with finish-time stats

5K Races 1810K Races 3
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Philadelphia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,213 finishersFace to Face Turkey Trotin the 5 MilesLongest-running30th year30th Annual Gift Of Life Donor Dash 5K & 10K Runs & 3K Walkannual tradition
Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Philadelphia, PAFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Team Impact All In 5K Philadelphia, PA5KFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Dublin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team Philadelphia, PAMarathonFreeDetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026Southwest Center City 5k Run Philadelphia, PA5K1 Mile50mFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026All City 20 Miler (10 Miler too!) Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sat, Oct 31, 2026R.I.P. the Loop with PRTC and Cloudline Philadelphia, PA8 MilesFreeDetails Sun, Nov 1, 2026Stray Cat Scurry Philadelphia, PA4 MilesFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Run For The Stripes Philadelphia, PA5K1 MileFrom $32Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026St. Chris Cares for Kids 5K Philadelphia, PA5K1 MileFrom $45Details Sun, Nov 15, 2026Inaugural Momentum 2-Miler Philadelphia, PA2 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style Philadelphia, PAMarathonHalf MarathonRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Philly Marathon Weekend - Philly Track Jawn Philadelphia, PARegistration closedFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Face to Face Turkey Trot Philadelphia, PA5 Miles1 MileFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Schuylkill Navy Run Philadelphia, PA5.6 MilesRegistration opens Nov 20From $35Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026The Loop Race Philadelphia, PA8.4 MilesFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA5KFrom $25Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026Third Annual New Year’s Eve Run Philadelphia, PA5K5 MilesFreeDetails Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cold Hearts 5K Philadelphia, PA5KFrom $40Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027The PRTC Indoor Classic: All-comer's indoor track meet Philadelphia, PA800m3000m400m1 MileRegistration opens Nov 12From $30Details Sat, Apr 3, 2027Billy Angelina-Deductible Dash Run Philadelphia, PA5KRegistration opens Feb 22, 2027From $15Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K Philadelphia,, PA5KFrom $35Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027March of Dimes Run for Babies Philadelphia, PA5K10KRegistration opens Nov 1From $35Details Sun, Apr 18, 202730th Annual Gift Of Life Donor Dash 5K & 10K Runs & 3K Walk Philadelphia, PA5K10KRegistration opens Dec 28From $40Details Sun, May 2, 2027Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run Philadelphia, PA10 MilesRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, May 15, 2027Run to Rebuild Philadelphia, PA5K2 MilesFrom $35Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Latinas in Motion: Peace, Love and Run 5k {Walk/Run} Philadelphia, PA5K300mFrom $35Details Sun, Jun 6, 20272027 15th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Philadelphia, PA5K1 MileRegistration opens Feb 10, 2027From $30Details Sun, Jun 6, 2027Bike-A-Thon Philadelphia, PA66 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 28, 2027Race to Cure Sarcoma Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA5K1KFrom $10Details Mon, Sep 6, 2027RunThrough Philadelphia Labor Day 5k, 10K & 10 Mile Philadelphia, PA5K10KFrom $55Details Sun, Sep 19, 2027PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN Philadelphia, PA5KHalf MarathonFrom $29Details Sat, Sep 25, 2027UltraTrax Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA7 Miles14 Miles21 Miles28 MilesFrom $58Details

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Philadelphia. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Camden, NJAbout 4 mi away · 60 racesPennsauken, NJAbout 7 mi away · 5 racesHavertown, PAAbout 7 mi away · 5 racesWest Deptford, NJAbout 8 mi away · 3 racesHaddonfield, NJAbout 9 mi away · 3 racesGlenside, PAAbout 10 mi away · 3 races

Train for it

Run Clubs in Philadelphia

The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Philadelphia clubs welcome runners of all paces.

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Fairmount Running Club Philadelphia Runner Track Club Wissahickon Wanderers Fishtown Beer Runners West Philly Runners South Philly Striders

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Philadelphia

What race distances can I run in Philadelphia?

Philadelphia has 5K (18), 10K (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.

When is race season in Philadelphia?

November is the busiest month for races in Philadelphia, with 8 of the 33, followed by October with 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Philadelphia races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 14 races in Philadelphia with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:33, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Where can I train for a race in Philadelphia?

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.

Are there trail races near Philadelphia?

Yes, one race around Philadelphia gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.