Wharton 5K
- Date Sun 19th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $18.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the 14th Annual Wharton 5K, taking place on Sunday, April 19th, 2026, in the vibrant city of Philadelphia! This exciting event, hosted at Shoemaker Green between the Palestra and Franklin Field, invites students, staff, and community members to unite for a fantastic cause. Join us as we support Kesem, an organization dedicated to creating meaningful experiences for children affected by their parents' cancer.
Participants can look forward to an engaging race experience, with awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as special prizes for the fastest and most spirited teams. Every participating team of five or more will also have a chance to win raffle prizes, including gift cards! Don't miss out on the first 550 entrants who will receive a free t-shirt, along with post-race festivities featuring snacks and giveaways. Mark your calendar for this inspiring and community-focused event that celebrates both health and charity!
Participants can look forward to an engaging race experience, with awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as special prizes for the fastest and most spirited teams. Every participating team of five or more will also have a chance to win raffle prizes, including gift cards! Don't miss out on the first 550 entrants who will receive a free t-shirt, along with post-race festivities featuring snacks and giveaways. Mark your calendar for this inspiring and community-focused event that celebrates both health and charity!
Organiser's Description
Race Purpose: The Wharton Council and the Wharton Roadrunners, in benefit of Kesem, are proud to present the 14th Annual Wharton 5K, the University of Pennsylvanias largest 5K event. The main goal of the Wharton 5K is to bring together students, staff, and community members to give back to the Philadelphia community through a great cause: Kesem creates experiences and a lasting community to support children through and beyond their parents cancer. For more information, please view our website at www.wharton5k.com [http://www.wharton5k.com].
Location: Shoemaker Green, 33rd Street, between the Palestra and Franklin Field.
Awards: Top 1-3 overall (male & female), and special awards for the fastest team* and most spirited team. In addition, all teams (at least 5 participants) will be entered into a raffle for various giftcards and prizes.
*Fastest team is the lowest aggregate time of a team's 5 fastest runners (male or female).
Amenities: Free t-shirt (for the first 550 entrants), post-race festival, snacks, giveaways, and more!
Questions: For questions or comments, email [email protected].
Location: Shoemaker Green, 33rd Street, between the Palestra and Franklin Field.
Awards: Top 1-3 overall (male & female), and special awards for the fastest team* and most spirited team. In addition, all teams (at least 5 participants) will be entered into a raffle for various giftcards and prizes.
*Fastest team is the lowest aggregate time of a team's 5 fastest runners (male or female).
Amenities: Free t-shirt (for the first 550 entrants), post-race festival, snacks, giveaways, and more!
Questions: For questions or comments, email [email protected].
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Wharton 5k
Incl. Athletic T-Shirt
Sun 19th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$18.00
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