The Race HOME: Benefiting Project HOME
- Date Sat 11th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $44.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd annual Race HOME on Saturday, October 11, 2025, in beautiful Philadelphia! This exciting event aims to raise awareness and support for Project HOME's mission to end chronic street homelessness. Participants can choose from a 5K race along the picturesque Kelly Drive or a 1-mile Family Walk at Lloyd Hall. The 5K race will kick off at 8:30 a.m., with check-in starting at 8 a.m., while the Family Walk begins at 9:30 a.m. after check-in at 9 a.m.
This year, you can also take part by starting your own team or setting a fundraising goal, making it a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community while promoting physical and mental wellness for individuals on their journey to permanent housing. Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate in outdoor activities from anywhere, every step you take contributes to a vital cause. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that not only brings people together but also supports those in need in Philadelphia!
This year, you can also take part by starting your own team or setting a fundraising goal, making it a fantastic opportunity to engage with the community while promoting physical and mental wellness for individuals on their journey to permanent housing. Whether you choose to run, walk, or participate in outdoor activities from anywhere, every step you take contributes to a vital cause. Don't miss out on this uplifting event that not only brings people together but also supports those in need in Philadelphia!
Organiser's Description
The 2nd annual Race HOME will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 8 a.m. to 11 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 8 a.m. for the Race HOME 5k with a start time of 8:30 a.m. Check-in for the 1-mile walk will open at 9 a.m. with a start time of 9:30a.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: 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].
The Race HOME is part of this years Bring Philly HOME, our annual fundraiser. For more information on the full schedule of events, please visit our webpage: www.projecthome.org/bring-philly-home-2022
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:
REGISTER NOW! $40: through Friday, 9/30; or $45 the day of the race.
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:
Contact: Samantha Blatt, Manager of Annual Giving, [email protected]
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.
Bring Philly HOME, Project HOMEs signature fundraising event raises crucial funds supporting Project HOMEs outreach teams, connecting with people living on the streets; build more supportive housing for those in need; and providing comprehensive health care, education, and employment opportunities.
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 8 a.m. for the Race HOME 5k with a start time of 8:30 a.m. Check-in for the 1-mile walk will open at 9 a.m. with a start time of 9:30a.
NEW FOR THIS YEAR: 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].
The Race HOME is part of this years Bring Philly HOME, our annual fundraiser. For more information on the full schedule of events, please visit our webpage: www.projecthome.org/bring-philly-home-2022
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:
REGISTER NOW! $40: through Friday, 9/30; or $45 the day of the race.
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:
Contact: Samantha Blatt, Manager of Annual Giving, [email protected]
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.
Bring Philly HOME, Project HOMEs signature fundraising event raises crucial funds supporting Project HOMEs outreach teams, connecting with people living on the streets; build more supportive housing for those in need; and providing comprehensive health care, education, and employment opportunities.
Races
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Race HOME 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$44.00
CLOSEDRun a 5k at Lloyd Hall. Check-in opens at 8am 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 11th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$44.00
CLOSEDDon'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 9am. Registration fee includes participation for up to 5 people.
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