Running Races in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
49 upcoming races in Philadelphia, updated nightly. For radius search from your exact zip, use the Race Finder.
Racing in Philadelphia: what the calendar looks like
There are 49 upcoming races on the Philadelphia calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 10 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 17. That makes Philadelphia the busiest racing city in Pennsylvania.
Of those, 23 offer a 5K, 9 offer a 1 Mile and 7 offer a 10K. The next marathon on the calendar is Dublin Marathon - SRPS Charity Team on October 25. The next half marathon is Forbidden Run Fest on November 8. Where fees are published, the median entry in Philadelphia is $25, below the Pennsylvania median of $30.
Close enough for a race-day drive: Camden, NJ (50 races, 4 miles), Pennsauken, NJ (7 races, 7 miles), Wayne (14 races, 13 miles).
Races by month
- Oct 20268 races
- Nov 202617 races
- Dec 20264 races
- Feb 20272 races
- Mar 20273 races
- Apr 20274 races
- May 20273 races
- Jun 20274 races
- Aug 20271 race
- Sep 20273 races
Going deep on one race
Philadelphia Marathon: the complete guide
The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.
Philadelphia Marathon: fly the course in 3D
Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.
October 2026
- Sat 10/24Run For Robbie 5K Walk/RunPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Runnin' On Business - West Philly - A Philly Track JawnPhiladelphia, PA · 6.5 Miles · 3.7 Miles · 1.7 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Welcome Walk 2026Philadelphia, PA · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 10/25Dublin Marathon - SRPS Charity TeamPhiladelphia, PA · Marathon · register ↗
- Sun 10/25Team Impact All In 5KPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31All City 20 Miler (10 Miler too!)Philadelphia, PA · 20 Miles · 10 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 10/31R.I.P. the Loop with PRTC and CloudlinePhiladelphia, PA · 8 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Southwest Center City 5k RunPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sun 11/1Stray Cat ScurryPhiladelphia, PA · 4 Miles · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 11/7Back to Work 5KPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/7Philadelphia Walk to End Colon CancerPhiladelphia, PA · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/7Quinn Harper Foundation 1 Mile WalkPhiladelphia, PA · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 11/7Run For The Stripes - Presented by TerSera, Curium and NovartisPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/7The Race HOME: Benefiting Project HOMEPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $40 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 11/8Forbidden Run FestPhiladelphia, PA · Half Marathon · 10 Mile · 10K · register ↗
- Sun 11/8St. Chris Cares for Kids 5KPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · register ↗
- Fri 11/13KFD Step Up to T1D ChallengePhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 11/142026 Rocky RunPhiladelphia, PA · register ↗
- Sun 11/15Inaugural Momentum 2-MilerPhiladelphia, PA · 2 Mile · from $20 · register ↗
- Fri 11/202026 SFA Philadelphia Marathon TeamPhiladelphia, PA · Marathon · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Philadelphia Marathon- Students Run Philly StylePhiladelphia, PA · Marathon · Half Marathon · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Philly Marathon Weekend - Philly Track Jawn Charity Sign UpPhiladelphia, PA · 8K · from $50 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 11/222026 Philadelphia Marathon WeekendPhiladelphia, PA · Marathon · Half Marathon · 8K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Face to Face Turkey TrotPhiladelphia, PA · 5 Miles · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Schuylkill Navy RunPhiladelphia, PA · 5.6 Miles · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
December 2026
- Sun 12/6The Loop RacePhiladelphia, PA · 8.4 Miles · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 12/122026 Jingle Bell Run - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Fundraise for Asylum Pride HousePhiladelphia, PA · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 12/31Third Annual New Year’s Eve Run | Run Into 2027Philadelphia, PA · 5K · 5 Miles · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/13Cold Hearts 5KPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Cupid's Chase 5K PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/6The PRTC Indoor Classic: All-comer's indoor track meet hosted by Philadelphia Runner Track ClubPhiladelphia, PA · 0.5 Miles · 1.9 Miles · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Mon 3/8Spring: Co-ed TennisPhiladelphia, PA · register ↗
- Mon 3/8Spring: Co-ed Track & FieldPhiladelphia, PA · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/3Saint Joseph University's Gamma Iota Sigma Presents: Billy Angelina-Deductible Dash RunPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/10Philadelphia Trail MarathonPhiladelphia, PA · Marathon · Half Marathon · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 4/17March of Dimes Run for BabiesPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 10K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 4/1830th Annual Gift Of Life Donor Dash 5K & 10K Runs & 3K Walk-2027Philadelphia, PA · 5K · 10K · 3K · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
May 2027
- Sun 5/2SRPS Charity Team: Independence Blue Cross Broad Street RunPhiladelphia, PA · 10 Mile · Road · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Dirty German Endurance FestPhiladelphia, PA · 50 Mile · 50K · 25K · register ↗
- Sat 5/15Run to RebuildPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 2 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/51/2 Sauer 1/2 KrautPhiladelphia, PA · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Latinas in Motion: Peace, Love and Run 5k {Walk/Run}Philadelphia, PA · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sun 6/62027 15th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/WalkPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1 Mile · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 6/6Bike-A-ThonPhiladelphia, PA · 66 Miles · 100 Mile · 54 Miles · 30 Miles · 20 Miles · from $25 · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/28Race to Cure Sarcoma PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 1K · from $10 · register ↗
September 2027
- Mon 9/6RunThrough Philadelphia Labor Day 5k, 10K & 10 MilePhiladelphia, PA · 5K · 10K · 10 Mile · from $55 · register ↗
- Sun 9/19PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUNPhiladelphia, PA · 5K · Half Marathon · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 9/25UltraTrax PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA · 7 Miles · 14 Miles · 21 Miles · 28 Miles · from $58 · register ↗
Where to stay in Philadelphia
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- Oct 25Dublin Marathon - SRPS Charity TeamFind hotels for this race weekend
- Nov 8Forbidden Run FestFind hotels for this race weekend
- Nov 202026 SFA Philadelphia Marathon TeamFind hotels for this race weekend
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