Southwest Center City 5k Run
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile, Sprint
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 17th annual Southwest Center City 5K Run in Philadelphia on Saturday, October 25, 2025! This exciting event invites participants to run or walk through the charming residential streets of Southwest Center City, all while supporting a great cause. The proceeds from this year’s race will benefit local nonprofit organizations, including the Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters and Stanton Community Partners, which focus on enhancing neighborhood elementary schools.
Whether you choose to join the in-person experience or opt for the virtual 5K, this is a wonderful opportunity to stay active and give back to the community. The event also features the Monster Mile, a fun 1.0-mile run, and the Spooky Sprint, a delightful 100-yard dash designed for kids under 6. Don’t miss out on the chance to register by September 28th to secure your official race shirt! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Whether you choose to join the in-person experience or opt for the virtual 5K, this is a wonderful opportunity to stay active and give back to the community. The event also features the Monster Mile, a fun 1.0-mile run, and the Spooky Sprint, a delightful 100-yard dash designed for kids under 6. Don’t miss out on the chance to register by September 28th to secure your official race shirt! Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
It's our 17th annual Southwest Center City (SWCC) 5K and we are excited to offer an in-person race on Saturday, October 25 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 Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters (MANAS) 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 25th 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.
Register by September 28th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
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 Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters (MANAS) 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 25th 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.
Register by September 28th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
Races
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SWCC5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.40
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SWCC5k Run/Walk--Virtual
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
$43.40
This is our virtual 5K option for those who will not be attending on 10/28/2023 -
Monster Mile
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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Spooky Sprint
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
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