Delayed Race Start
Due to Inclement Weather, Wharton 5k is going to start at 11:00 am to ensure everyone's safety.
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Please consult the Race Day Schedule for more details.
Wharton Council and the Wharton Roadrunners are proud to present the 11th Annual Wharton 5K in benefit of The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. The University of Pennsylvania’s largest 5K event, the race will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023.
The goal of the Wharton 5K is to bring together students, staff, and community members for a fun and unique race, while raising money for The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia, a nonprofit organization that aims to connect donations to strategic priorities that have a measurable impact on the success of local Philadelphia students regardless of zip code, family income, or chance
The race will be held in Philadelphia's scenic Penn Park.
LOCATION
entry
Up to March 18th:
$18
After March 18th:
$25
packet
pick-up
Tuesday, March 28th:
12:30pm - 2:00pm
MBA Cafe
Jon M Huntsman Hall
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Wednesday, March 29th:
12:30pm - 2:00pm
MBA Cafe
Jon M Huntsman Hall
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Thursday, March 30th:
12:00pm - 3:00pm, Philadelphia Runner, University City Location
3621 Walnut St.
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AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
All teams with 5+ registrants will be eligible for the following:
Fastest Team
Most Spirited Team
All teams with 5+ registrants will be entered a raffle for various gift-cards and prizes.
RACE DAY
SCHEDULE
10:15am – 10:55am Bib and t-shirt pick up, and race day registration

11:00am Race Start
12:05am Course closes
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12:05am Awards presented
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12:30 am Post-race festival concludes
AMENITIES
Guaranteed technical race t-shirt for first 500 registrants, post-race goodies, snacks, and more!
PARKING
Hourly parking garage located at 199 S 38th Street Philadelphia PA, 19104
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
