Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best 5Ks in Philadelphia, PA

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 2026 14th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Philadelphia, PA May 2027 45.8/100
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Also listed, not yet ranked

9 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. 9/11 Heroes Run - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. 2026 Aniridia 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Brain Aneurysm Foundation Philadelphia Run/Walk Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. ECHO Get to the Chopper 5K Run Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 GRITTY 5K Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Fundraiser Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Back to Work 5K Philadelphia, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Cupid's Chase 5K Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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