Philly Mayor's Cup
- Date Sat 9th August 2025
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 5 Mile, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Philly Mayor's Cup on Saturday, August 9th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia! This unique event brings together runners from every corner of the community, showcasing the spirit of camaraderie and competition. Whether you're a fast-paced road runner, a dedicated trail enthusiast, or an ultra-marathoner, there’s a place for you in this thrilling showcase of athleticism.
On this special day, participants will engage in five different race events, each with its own start time, all culminating at a single start/finish line. Runners will represent their clubs, competing not for individual glory but for the ultimate title of Mayor's Cup Champion. The top male and female finishers from each club will earn points based on their rankings, fostering a sense of teamwork and motivation among Philadelphia's extensive network of local running clubs. This is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of the running community. Be part of the action, and may the best club win!
On this special day, participants will engage in five different race events, each with its own start time, all culminating at a single start/finish line. Runners will represent their clubs, competing not for individual glory but for the ultimate title of Mayor's Cup Champion. The top male and female finishers from each club will earn points based on their rankings, fostering a sense of teamwork and motivation among Philadelphia's extensive network of local running clubs. This is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of the running community. Be part of the action, and may the best club win!
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. $2.80 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 22 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. -
5 Mile Road
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:45AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 22 MAYThe 5 Mile race is a Road Race with several tough hills and ~3/4 of a mile on grass. -
10K Trail
Incl. $3.22 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$40.22
OPENS 22 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. -
10 Mile Road
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$43.40
OPENS 22 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. $3.70 Fee
Sat 9th August 2025 (6:30AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 22 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 9th August 2025 (10:30AM EDT)
Free
OPENS 22 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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