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Back to Work 5K

Back to Work 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
November 7, 2026 (4 days to go)
Price
$25
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Come support our goal to raise $50K for Vocatio Career Prep High School’s CTE department and highlight Career and Technical Education, a.k.a. vocational education, and the need for job training programs for high school students and young adults.

Questions:            

Contact: Race Director – Heather Haywood (hhaywood@vocatioschool.org, 267-603-3093)

 

Events

Back to Work 5K$25
1 Mile Walk$25

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race day

Saturday, 11/7

High

67°

Low

46°

Conditions

Chance light rain

Chance of Rain

32%

Wind

5 mph

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 4:51 PMDaylight 10h 15m

About Philadelphia, PA

Population

1,582,432

as of 2023

City Elevation

86 ft

Nearest Airport

PHL

Philadelphia International Airport · 10 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Back to Work 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

4

Days to train

Race
Back to Work 5K
Date
November 7, 2026

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About This Sport

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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Back to Work 5K?
Back to Work 5K is a running race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Back to Work 5K?
Saturday, November 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 1101 W. Hunting Park Ave.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Back to Work 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Back to Work 5K

Nov 7, 2026

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