The Race HOME: Benefiting Project HOME

  • Date Sat 24th October 2026
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Price $44.00 - $49.35
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 6th annual Race HOME on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in beautiful Philadelphia! This exciting event will take place at Lloyd Hall along Kelly Drive from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., offering participants three fantastic ways to engage in the mission to end and prevent chronic street homelessness. Choose from a spirited 5K race starting at 8:30 a.m., a fun 1-mile Family Walk beginning at 8:40 a.m., or participate in any outdoor wellness activity from anywhere, making it easy for everyone to contribute to this important cause.

By joining the Race HOME, you are not only promoting physical and mental wellness but also supporting Project HOME's vital initiatives that help community members on their journey towards permanent housing. This uplifting event encourages camaraderie and community spirit, so gather your friends and family to make an even bigger impactβ€”consider starting your own team or setting a fundraising goal! Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness while enjoying a day filled with positivity and purpose. Mark your calendars and be part of this meaningful event in the heart of Philadelphia!

Organiser's Description

Register Here:

The 6th annual Race HOME will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
You can participate one of three ways to help raise awareness of Project HOMEs mission to end and prevent chronic street homelessness.

* 5k Race at Lloyd Hall, along Kelly Drive, in Philadelphia, PA;
* 1 mile Family Walk at Lloyd Hall; or,
* Participate in any outdoor wellness activity, from anywhere!

Check-in will open at 7:30 a.m. for the Race HOME. The 5k will start 8:30 a.m., the fun walk will start at 8:40 a.m.

WANT TO MAKE AN EVEN BIGGER IMPACT? YOU CAN START YOUR OWN TEAM OR SET A FUNDRAISING GOAL! Once your registration is set up, you can add one or both of these options!

This event will focus on the important role physical & mental wellness has in an individuals journey towards permanent and supportive housing. Race participation will help a Project HOME community member on their journey home! Street homelessness greatly impacts a persons physical and mental health. Project HOMEs Hub of Hope offers a safe place where people can enjoy a warm cup of coffee, shower, wash laundry, see a doctor, meet with a case manager, and begin the process of finding permanent housing. To learn more about the Hub of Hope, please visit our webpage [http://www.projecthome.org].

Cant participate in THE RACE HOME but still want to support Philadelphians experiencing homelessness? Consider making a hygiene kit! Hygiene Kit Packing List (suggested items):

* Large Slider Ziploc Bags (used as the hygiene kit bag to hold items)
* Gatorade instant-mix
* Snack crackers
* Gummy snacks
* Socks
* Chapstick
* Bottled water
* Sunscreen & Lotion
* Hand sanitizer
* Band-Aids
* *Plain T-shirt

*If you decide to add clothing, please be gender-neutral and purchase large sizes. After packing your hygiene kits, please drop them off at:
1515 Fairmount Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19130

ALL THE DETAILS:

LOCATION:
1 Boathouse Row, Lloyd Hall
Philadelphia, PA 19130

ENTRY:
Early bird registration will open in July.

AMENITIES:
T-SHIRTS!! Participants receive a t-shirt, to be picked up either before the race at a specified location or race day.

RACE RESULTS:
Our partners at Bryn Mawr Running Company will be on site to time the race. If you are participating remotely, you will have the option of using the Racejoy App or self-timing to submit your results. We will email or text you directions!

QUESTIONS:
For more information, please contact Sharon Hoffberg, Special Events Coordinator, at sharonhoffberg@projecthome.org.

Mission:
The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. We strive to create a safe and respectful environment where we support each other in our struggles for self-esteem, recovery, and the confidence to move toward self-actualization.

Races

  • Race HOME 5K

    Incl. $4.35 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)

    $49.35

    OPENS 23 OCT
    Run a 5k at Lloyd Hall. Check-in opens at 7:30 am with a race start time at 8:30a. You can also participate virtually, with the option of using the Racejoy App or self timing and submitting your results. We'll show you how!
  • Race HOME Family Walk

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 24th October 2026 (8:40AM EDT)

    $44.00

    OPENS 23 OCT
    Don't want to run a 5k? No problem! Bring the whole family or participate individually in a one-mile walk along Kelly Drive. Check-in opens at 8:00am.

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1 Boathouse Row, Lloyd Hall, Philadelphia, 19130, PA, United States

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