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Wharton 5K

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Philadelphia, PA
Shoemaker Green, 33rd Street, between the Palestra and Franklin Field., 19104
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run the 14th Annual Wharton 5K for Kesem, supporting children impacted by cancer. Enjoy a community 5K, post-race festival, and friendly competition.

  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

The 14th Annual Wharton 5K invites you to join students, staff, and community members for a meaningful run in Philadelphia. This event proudly supports Kesem, an organization dedicated to creating supportive experiences and community for children whose parents are impacted by cancer. Participate in the 5K, enjoy a post-race festival, and connect with others while contributing to a vital cause. Awards recognize top finishers and teams, adding a friendly competitive spirit to this community gathering.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K through the University of Pennsylvania campus area.
  • Celebrate your finish at a post-race festival with snacks and giveaways.
  • Compete for overall awards or team honors, including fastest and most spirited.

Standout details

  • Benefits Kesem, supporting children
  • Post-race festival with snacks
  • Awards for top finishers and teams
  • Free t-shirt for first 550 entrants

Perks & features

  • After-Party

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Easygoing

  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Rolling
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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 Pennsylvania’s 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 parent’s cancer. For more information, please view our website at 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 whartoncouncil@wharton.upenn.edu.

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