Southwest Center City 5k Run
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Sprint
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 16th Annual Southwest Center City 5K Run taking place on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia! This exciting event invites participants to enjoy a scenic run or walk through the charming residential streets of Southwest Center City while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the race will benefit local nonprofit organizations, Friends of Chester Arthur and Stanton Community Partners, which enhance the educational experience for neighborhood elementary schools.
Whether you choose to join the in-person race or opt for the virtual 5K option, you can complete the distance at your own pace during the suggested race dates in October. Families can also participate in the Monster Mile, a fun 1.0-mile run, and the Spooky Sprint, a delightful ~100-yard dash for kids under 6. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, promote wellness, and make a positive impact!
Whether you choose to join the in-person race or opt for the virtual 5K option, you can complete the distance at your own pace during the suggested race dates in October. Families can also participate in the Monster Mile, a fun 1.0-mile run, and the Spooky Sprint, a delightful ~100-yard dash for kids under 6. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to engage with the community, promote wellness, and make a positive impact!
Organiser's Description
It's our 16th annual Southwest Center City (SWCC) 5K and we are excited to offer an in-person race on Saturday, October 26 and a virtual 5k option.
Since 2009 participants have run through the beautiful residential streets of the Southwest Center City while helping to raise money to improve the neighborhood. The proceeds from this year's event will be donated to the Friends of Chester Arthur (FoCA) and Stanton Community Partners (SCP), 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that benefit the neighborhood elementary schools.
The SWCC 5K is a run/walk that can be completed in person on October 26th or virtually. Participants can complete the race distance wherever they want during the suggested race dates in October. We will continue to offer the Monster Mile, a 1.0 mile fun run and and for our youngest athletes, the Spooky Sprint, a ~100 yard dash for kids under 6.
Since 2009 participants have run through the beautiful residential streets of the Southwest Center City while helping to raise money to improve the neighborhood. The proceeds from this year's event will be donated to the Friends of Chester Arthur (FoCA) and Stanton Community Partners (SCP), 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that benefit the neighborhood elementary schools.
The SWCC 5K is a run/walk that can be completed in person on October 26th or virtually. Participants can complete the race distance wherever they want during the suggested race dates in October. We will continue to offer the Monster Mile, a 1.0 mile fun run and and for our youngest athletes, the Spooky Sprint, a ~100 yard dash for kids under 6.
Races
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SWCC5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024 (8:30AM EDT)
$48.70
CLOSED -
SWCC5k Run/Walk--Virtual
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
CLOSEDThis is our virtual 5K option for those who will not be attending on 10/28/2023 -
Monster Mile
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Spooky Sprint
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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