Philly Mayor's Cup
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $49.43
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of community spirit and friendly competition at the Philly Mayor's Cup on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the heart of Philadelphia! This vibrant event celebrates the city’s diverse running community, bringing together fast runners, trail enthusiasts, ultra-marathoners, and 5K specialists to compete for their clubs. With five exciting races held on a single day, participants will race towards a shared goal: to earn points for their clubs and vie for the title of Mayor's Cup Champion.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy the camaraderie, there’s a place for everyone at this unique event. Each race distance has its own start time, so make sure to check your schedule! Join fellow runners in representing your club, and if you’re new to the scene or looking to connect with a new team, all club contact information is readily available. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting celebration of sport and community in Philadelphia!
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy the camaraderie, there’s a place for everyone at this unique event. Each race distance has its own start time, so make sure to check your schedule! Join fellow runners in representing your club, and if you’re new to the scene or looking to connect with a new team, all club contact information is readily available. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this uplifting celebration of sport and community in Philadelphia!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS THE MAYOR'S CUP: Runners from each and every Philadelphia community - fast runners and slow runners, trail runners and road runners, ultra-runners and 5K specialists, competitors and volunteers - coming together to represent the "team" they call their own.
5 Events, held on a single day, with a single start/finish line. Clubs from all over the city, coming together for competition and socialization: if you do not have the password for your club (or want to find a new club so that you can get involved), all club contact information can be found here [http://phillymayorscup.com/clubs].
There are no individual winners. The top male and female from each club, in each race, will earn points (based on ranking) for their club. THE WINNING CLUB WILL BE THE MAYOR'S CUP CHAMPION.
MAY THE BEST CLUB WIN.
THE MAYOR'S CUP WAS BORN OUT OF A SIMPLE OBSERVATION: PHILADELPHIA HAS A TREMENDOUS NETWORK OF LOCAL RUNNING CLUBS THAT CHALLENGE, MOTIVATE, AND INSPIRE ALLEGIANCE FROM THEIR RUNNERS.
EACH RACE DISTANCE HAS A SEPARATE START TIME. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR START TIME!
ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE A PASSWORD FROM YOUR CLUB - IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE PASSWORD FOR YOUR CLUB, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN VIA THE INFORMATION IN THEIR CLUB PAGE (HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/PhiladelphiaMayorsCup/Page-7]).
5 Events, held on a single day, with a single start/finish line. Clubs from all over the city, coming together for competition and socialization: if you do not have the password for your club (or want to find a new club so that you can get involved), all club contact information can be found here [http://phillymayorscup.com/clubs].
There are no individual winners. The top male and female from each club, in each race, will earn points (based on ranking) for their club. THE WINNING CLUB WILL BE THE MAYOR'S CUP CHAMPION.
MAY THE BEST CLUB WIN.
THE MAYOR'S CUP WAS BORN OUT OF A SIMPLE OBSERVATION: PHILADELPHIA HAS A TREMENDOUS NETWORK OF LOCAL RUNNING CLUBS THAT CHALLENGE, MOTIVATE, AND INSPIRE ALLEGIANCE FROM THEIR RUNNERS.
EACH RACE DISTANCE HAS A SEPARATE START TIME. PLEASE VERIFY YOUR START TIME!
ALL REGISTRATIONS REQUIRE A PASSWORD FROM YOUR CLUB - IF YOU DO NOT KNOW THE PASSWORD FOR YOUR CLUB, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR TEAM CAPTAIN VIA THE INFORMATION IN THEIR CLUB PAGE (HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/PhiladelphiaMayorsCup/Page-7]).
Races
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5K Trail
Incl. $3.78 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$38.78
OPENS 20 MAYThe 5K adheres to some sections of the traditional Belmont Plateau Cross Country Course with a little extra interior trail. It involves some gravel path and grass, and several tough hills, but it is not a technical trail course. -
Roadkill 5 Mile
Incl. $4.10 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$44.10
OPENS 20 MAYThe 5 Mile race is a Road Race with several tough hills and ~3/4 of a mile on grass. -
10K Trail
Incl. $4.10 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:15AM EDT)
$44.10
OPENS 20 MAYThe 10K is a single loop of semi-technical trails through Fairmount Park. It consists of many rolling hills, ~3/4 mile on road, and ~3/4 of a mile on grass. -
Roadkill 10 Mile
Incl. $4.43 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$49.43
OPENS 20 MAYThe 10 Mile race is a Road Race with several tough hills, a flat section along MLK Drive and ~3/4 of a mile on grass. -
Half Marathon Trail
Incl. $4.43 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (6:30AM EDT)
$49.43
OPENS 20 MAYThe Half Marathon is a two loops of semi-technical trails through Fairmount Park, along with an additional loop of the grass plateau. It consists of many rolling hills, ~3/4 mile on road, and ~2 miles on grass. -
Kids Run
Sat 8th August 2026 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 20 MAYThe kids run is a loop around Belmont Plateau (total of ~1 mile). It is fairly hilly and all on grass. And it's just for fun!
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