Philly Christmas Run 5K
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Philly Christmas Run 5K
The Philly Christmas Run is a chip-timed holiday 5K held in Philadelphia on Saturday, December 12, 2026. The event is organized by Run The Day and is open to runners, walkers, joggers, families, and participants of all paces and ages. The field is limited to 2,000 entrants, with each of four character categories capped at 500 participants.
Participants choose one of four character categories: Penguin, Polar Bear, Reindeer, or Santa. Each entry includes a character hat, a matching character bib, a commemorative finisher medal, and hot chocolate at the finish. The race awards the top male and top female finisher within each character category, for eight award winners in total.
The event format is a run/walk/jog 5K loop through Philadelphia; organizers are finalizing the exact course and will publish the route and packet pickup details later. Timing is handled with professional chip timing and official results for every finisher. Registration follows tiered pricing that increases as race day approaches, and the event may sell out when category capacities are reached.
Accessibility and accommodations are offered, including accessible routes, ADA-compliant restrooms, accessible packet pickup, guide runners, and support for service animals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
