
Back to Work 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
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)
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
60°
Typical Low
44°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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Back to Work 5K
Nov 7, 2026