Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Philadelphia

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Best 5Ks near Philadelphia

  1. 1 14th Annual Unite For HER Run/Walk West Chester, PA Oct 2026 51.1/100
  2. 2 30th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026 Wilmington, DE Oct 2026 50.2/100
  3. 3 30th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2027 Blackwood, NJ Apr 2027 48.3/100
  4. 4 2026 14th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Philadelphia, PA May 2027 45.8/100
  5. 5 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile Wilmington, DE Sep 2026 45.5/100
  6. 6 12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Haddonfield, NJ Nov 2026 41.2/100
  7. 7 8th Annual Cider Run 5K West Chester, PA Nov 2026 40.9/100
  8. 8 5th Annual Octoberfest 5K Haddonfield, NJ Oct 2026 38.3/100
  9. 9 5th Annual Katz JCC POWR 5K - Parkinson's Walk/Run Cherry Hill, NJ Apr 2027 37.3/100
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Every ranked race near Philadelphia

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

  1. 1 Philadelphia Marathon Philadelphia, PA Nov 2026 BQ USATF 76.3/100
  2. 2 Broad Street Run Philadelphia, PA May 2027 USATF 72.5/100
  3. 3 14th Annual Unite For HER Run/Walk West Chester, PA Oct 2026 51.1/100
  4. 4 30th Annual Smith McMillan 5K - 2026 Wilmington, DE Oct 2026 50.2/100
  5. 5 30th Annual Gloucester TWP Scholarship Run-2027 Blackwood, NJ Apr 2027 48.3/100
  6. 6 2026 Market Street Run for Blue Philadelphia, PA Oct 2026 47.2/100
  7. 7 2026 14th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Philadelphia, PA May 2027 45.8/100
  8. 8 16th Annual Faithful Friends 5K & Mutt Mile Wilmington, DE Sep 2026 45.5/100
  9. 9 12th Annual Veterans Haven 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk Haddonfield, NJ Nov 2026 41.2/100
  10. 10 8th Annual Cider Run 5K West Chester, PA Nov 2026 40.9/100
  11. 11 5th Annual Octoberfest 5K Haddonfield, NJ Oct 2026 38.3/100
  12. 12 5th Annual Katz JCC POWR 5K - Parkinson's Walk/Run Cherry Hill, NJ Apr 2027 37.3/100

Longest-running near Philadelphia

7 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 57th Annual Mill Street Run Bristol, PA Sep 2026 1970 56 years running
  2. 2 40th Annual Phoenixville Run- October 24, 2026 Phoenixville, PA Oct 2026 1987 39 years running
  3. 3 9th Annual Doylestown Jingle Bell Turkey Trot 5k, 10k, 2 Mile FUN Reindeer Run/Walk & Li'l Elves Kids' Run! Doylestown, PA Nov 2026 2018 8 years running
  4. 4 9th Annual Live Like Lukas 5K Wilmington, DE Sep 2026 2018 8 years running
  5. 5 6th Annual Peddler’s Village Holiday Hustle! 1 & 2-Mile Run/Jog or Walk! New Hope, PA Dec 2026 2021 5 years running
  6. 6 2nd Annual Do it Like Dylan 5K Run & Walk - 2026 Pennsauken, NJ Nov 2026 2025 1 year running
  7. 7 2nd Annual Patriot Day 9/11 PT Challenge - Honoring SSG Marc Small King Of Prussia, PA Sep 2026 2025 1 year running

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. 9/11 Run to Remember Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Downingtown Track Stars Fall Run Club Downingtown, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. 9/11 Heroes Run - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. CK5K: Carolyn Keen Memorial 5k Run/ 1 Mile Walk Gwynedd Valley, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. CVIM Presents Dr. Mary's Legacy Run West Chester, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Daretown Day 5K Elmer, NJ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Delaware ALS United Walk and 5K Wilmington, DE Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. 9/11 Heroes Run - Pennsauken, New Jersey Pennsauken, NJ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. 9/11 Heroes Run - West Chester, Pennsylvania Downingtown, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 2026 Aniridia 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. 2026 Boxers' Trail 5K (Run and Walk) Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. BRC Blue Coat Run & Beer Festival Burlington, NJ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Brain Aneurysm Foundation Philadelphia Run/Walk Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. ECHO Get to the Chopper 5K Run Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. 2026 GRITTY 5K Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 26 x 1-Mile Marathon Relay Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Annual Walter E. Brandon Sickle Cell 5K Walk/Fun Run Fundraiser Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. B2B, Bridge to Bridge Relay Run Washington Crossing, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. Cedar Run's Trails, Tails & Ales: 5k Charity Trail Run & Beer Garden Medford, NJ Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Alpha K9 5K Warminster, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Dash and Dine Philadelphia, PA Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. 5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities Downingtown, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Abington Fest 5K Abington, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Bridgeport 5K Run/Walk Bridgeport, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Camp Innabah Fall Classic Spring City, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Dragon Run for Courage 5K/1M & The "14" Challenge Royersford, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Elmer Library Harvest Day 5k Run Elmer, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. 9/11 Heroes Run - Doylestown, Pennsylvania Doylestown, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Cookie Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. 5K Fun Run/Walk for Blood Clot Awareness Pennsauken, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. BookSmiles 5K & 1 Mile Walk for Literacy Cherry Hill, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Chosen 300 Golf Out Hunger Harleysville, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. BadgerPalooza Williamstown, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. 3DPT Oktoberfest 5K Medford, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Delaware River Loop Series Titusville, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. 2026 Delaware Distance Classic 15K Wilmington, DE Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. A Run for the Heart: In Memory of Caroline Gallagher and Steve Grabowski Warrington, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. "Hustle For The House" - 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk Pennsauken, NJ Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. AbingTHON 5k and Fun Run Abington, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. Boo & Brew 5K Wilmington, DE Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. EHOHx12 Challenge: Run Every Hour On the Hour at McKaig Nature Center Wayne, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. All City 20 Miler (10 Miler too!) Philadelphia, PA Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge Event presented by AmeriHealth Camden, NJ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. 2026 Run Of The Mill 5/10-miler walk/run Trail Runraiser Wilmington, DE Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. Back to Work 5K Philadelphia, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. Beer & Bagel Run - Pennsylvania Phoenixville, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. Delaware Dash for Rare Wilmington, DE Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  51. Dewey Decimal Dash ~ 5K & Fun Run/Walk Havertown, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  52. 2026 Devon Elementary Dragon Dash 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Wayne, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  53. Cpl. Marc T. Ryan Memorial/MC-LEF 5k Run/Walk Gloucester City, NJ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  54. Cross Keys Runway 5K Williamstown, NJ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  55. 2026 SFA Philadelphia Marathon Team Philadelphia, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  56. Bordentown Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Bordentown, NJ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  57. Conestoga Mini-THON 5K and 1 Mile Walk Wayne, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  58. 5k/1 mile Turkey Trot at Union League Liberty Hill Lafayette Hill, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  59. BCRR/Peruzzi Auto Group Thanksgiving Day 5 Miler / 5 K & One Mile Fun Run Langhorne, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  60. Chester County Turkey Trot Downingtown, PA Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  61. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  62. Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  63. Candy Cane 5K Langhorne, PA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  64. Cpt Gregory T Dalessio Memorial 5k Run/Walk Cherry Hill, NJ Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  65. Elves for the Shelves 5K, Walk, and Fun Run Wayne, PA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  66. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  67. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  68. A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  69. Coffee Lover Run NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  70. Coffee Lover Run PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  71. Cupid's Chase 5K Havertown Havertown, PA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  72. Cupid's Chase 5K King of Prussia Norristown, PA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  73. Cupid's Chase 5K Pennsauken Pennsauken, NJ Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  74. Cupid's Chase 5K Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  75. ChesCo Race Fest Wayne, PA Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  76. Bordentown St. Patrick's Day 5k Bordentown, NJ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  77. Always Hope Easter Run NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  78. Always Hope Easter Run PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  79. Delaware Running Festival Wilmington, DE Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  80. Coffee Lover Run NEW JERSEY Camden, NJ Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  81. Coffee Lover Run PHILADELPHIA Camden, NJ Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  82. Abington Triathlon Abington, PA Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  83. Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2027 Downingtown, PA Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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