Southwest Center City 5k
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Southwest Center City 5K
The Southwest Center City 5K is the 18th annual community running event held in Philadelphia at 901 S. 17th Street. The event offers both an in-person 5K held on October 31, 2026 and a virtual 5K option that can be completed at a participant chosen location during October. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters and Stanton Community Partners, nonprofit organizations that benefit neighborhood elementary schools.
The event program includes multiple distance options:
- 5K in-person
- 5K virtual
- 1 mile Monster Mile fun run
- Spooky Sprint for children under six, listed as about 50 m
Registration details are provided for each event; fees are stated per event in the registration information. Registration opens June 26, 2026 for the listed events. Registration closes on different dates depending on the event. Registration by October 5 guarantees a race shirt.
The description notes a history of running through the residential streets of Southwest Center City since 2009 and that the event is intended to raise funds for neighborhood improvement and local school support. The Monster Mile is described as a fun run, while the Spooky Sprint is a short dash aimed at younger children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
