What race distances can I run in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia has 5K (27), Half Marathon (3), Marathon (3). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
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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.
43 upcoming races · 17 with finish-time stats
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.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Philadelphia, PAFrom $5Details Sat, Sep 12, 20269/11 Heroes Run - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PAFrom $26Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026PHL5K On the Runway - Sponsors and Donors Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sat, Sep 19, 2026Saint Joseph's University Kinney Walk/Run for Autism Philadelphia, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Sep 19, 20262026 Boxers' Trail 5K (Run and Walk) Philadelphia, PAFrom $20Details Sat, Sep 19, 20262026 Aniridia 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk Philadelphia, PAFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Philadelphia Distance Run- SRPS Charity Team Philadelphia, PAFrom $25Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN Philadelphia, PAFrom $55Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026ECHO PHILADELPHIA 5K Run Philadelphia, PAFrom $25Register Sat, Sep 26, 20262026 GRITTY 5K Philadelphia, PAFrom $70Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Philadelphia, PAFrom $10Details Sat, Sep 26, 2026UltraTrax Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAFrom $76Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Berlin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team Philadelphia, PAFreeRegister Sun, Sep 27, 2026Dash and Dine Philadelphia, PAFrom $55Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Smokin' Joe Frazier Champions Run, Walk, Roll Philadelphia, PAFrom $35Register Sun, Oct 4, 2026Father Judge High School CRUSADER CLASSIC 5K Philadelphia, PAFrom $30Details Thu, Oct 8, 2026JPMorganChase Corporate Challenge Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sat, Oct 10, 2026We Love Teachers 5K - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAFrom $40Register Sun, Oct 11, 2026WXPN 5k Run for Musicians On Call Philadelphia, PAFrom $45Details Wed, Oct 14, 2026The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler) Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sat, Oct 17, 2026Lupus Loop Philadelphia, PAPricing TBADetails Sun, Oct 18, 20262026 Market Street Run for Blue Philadelphia, PAFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Philadelphia, PAFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Welcome Walk 2026 Philadelphia, PAFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Team Impact All In 5K Philadelphia, PAFrom $30Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Dublin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team Philadelphia, PAFreeRegister Sat, Oct 31, 2026Southwest Center City 5k Run Philadelphia, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026All City 20 Miler (10 Miler too!) Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sun, Nov 1, 2026Stray Cat Scurry Philadelphia, PAFrom $40Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Run For The Stripes Philadelphia, PAFrom $32Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026St. Chris Cares for Kids 5K Philadelphia, PAFrom $65Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly Style Philadelphia, PAFrom $25Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Philly Marathon Weekend - Philly Track Jawn Philadelphia, PAFrom $50Register Thu, Nov 26, 2026Face to Face Turkey Trot Philadelphia, PAFrom $45Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Schuylkill Navy Run Philadelphia, PAFrom $35Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026The Loop Race Philadelphia, PAFrom $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAFrom $25Details Thu, Dec 31, 2026Third Annual New Year’s Eve Run Philadelphia, PAFreeDetails Sat, Feb 13, 2027Cupid's Chase 5K Philadelphia Philadelphia, PAFrom $40Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K Philadelphia,, PAFrom $35Details Sat, May 15, 2027Run to Rebuild Philadelphia, PAFrom $35Details Sun, May 30, 20272026 14th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Philadelphia, PAFrom $30Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Latinas in Motion: Peace, Love and Run 5k {Walk/Run} Philadelphia, PAFrom $35Details
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Run Clubs in Philadelphia
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Philadelphia clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Philadelphia run clubs →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 Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Philadelphia
When is race season in Philadelphia?
September is the busiest month for races in Philadelphia, with 14 of the 43, followed by October with 14. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How early should I register for a race in Philadelphia?
17 of the 43 races in Philadelphia already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are Philadelphia races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 17 races in Philadelphia with published results, the typical median finish is around 31:58, 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, 2 races around Philadelphia get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.