Hope Center Philly Annual 5k & Community Wellness Day

PHL5K - 9th Annual

Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM

Welcome to the 9th annual PHL5K! This is your chance to run the tarmac at Philadelphia International Airport, with commercial and general aviation aircraft taking off and landing on the runways around you.

While you're on the airfield, check out the displays of fire apparatus, snow-removal equipment, and airline ground support equipment up close. There aren't many races that put you on an active airport - come see why runners come back year after year.

Bring the whole family

There's something for every age in the festival zone, just outside the tarmac:

• FREE Kids Dash - Age brackets are for ages 1, 2–3 and 4–5 years old

• Face painting

• Mascots

• Plus more kids' activities

The Kids Dash takes place in our enclosed parking area, designed just for fun and built to bring the feel of the airfield race to your little ones.

There will be a limited supply of super capes for the Kids Dash.

Supporting our community

Race proceeds benefit local charities, including the March of Dimes, the Eastwick Friends & Neighbors Coalition (EFNC), and Eastwick United CDC (EU).

Awards

Medals are awarded to top run finishers based on chip time.

Overall

• Top Male

• Top Female

• Top Non-Binary

Top male and female in each age group

• 12 & under

• 13 - 20

• 21 - 30

• 31 - 40

• 41 - 50

• 51 - 60

• 61 & over

Before you register - please read

• Valid, TSA-approved government-issued photo ID is required. Every runner must present one at check-in to access the airfield. No ID, no entry - no exceptions.

• Results are based on chip time, not gun time.

• The event is rain or shine and non-refundable.

• There is NO race-day registration.

• Only registered runners are permitted on the race course.

• Spectators must remain in the parking/waiting area.

• The Kids Dash takes place outside the tarmac, in the festival zone.

• Shirt sizes are only guaranteed if you register by Tuesday, August 9 - after that, sizing is based on availability.

A great morning for the whole family!

Please join us on November 7, 2026 for the 15th annual Run For The Stripes event, presented by ... You can choose to participate in the 5k run or the 1 mile family fun walk.

We will have both an in person event at the Philadelphia Zoo and a virtual event.

Continued from prior years - You Asked, We Listened!! We are happy to offer Run for the Stripes merchandise for purchase again this year. We had a great response the last several years and we are continuing sales this year as well. You can choose to purchase merchandise at the time of registration, or feel free to come back to our site at any time and visit the 'Store' (click on the tab on the left side of the registration page). Merchandise is also available for purchase on the day of the event. All merchandise ordered by October 1 is guaranteed to be received before November 8th.

We are happy to once again offer RFTS hoodies and t-shirts in youth sizes for order this year. We are offering the ability to order youth sizes ONLINE ONLY in our hoodie and long sleeve t-shirts. We will be purchasing only the amount ordered. All orders must be in by October 1st to be guaranteed to be received before November 7th.

What is a virtual race? You pick the location, distance, and time and it's that easy! Once you register for the virtual event, we will mail you the event t-shirt a week before November 7, 2026. You can choose to run or walk, in an area where you are comfortable and safe.

Please note: You must register by October 1 to be guaranteed to receive your t-shirt for the virtual event by November 7th. Each registrant will receive a race t-shirt, if you register after October 1st, your t-shirt may arrive after the event.

Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for research for neuroendocrine (NET) cancers, a rare and hard to diagnose cancer. Proceeds from the race go to NET research to find better treatment options and hopefully a cure for this rare cancer.

Miles for Migraine will host its 13th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Philadelphia Event on Sunday September 29th at The Navy Yard Philadelphia. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!

All funds raised will benefit the Jefferson Headache Center and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs and Miles for Migraine programs & services.