Race & Walk for School Success 5K is a running race on August 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA.
From the Organizer
Join Global Women of Wellness for the Race & Walk for School Success 5K, a fun-filled community event where every step helps prepare children for a successful school year.
Whether you choose to run, jog, or walk, your participation directly supports our mission of empowering families through wellness, education, and community outreach. Registration proceeds help fund Global Women of Wellness programs throughout the year while ensuring that children receive a backpack filled with essential school supplies.
After crossing the finish line, stay and enjoy our DIY Backpack Station, where children can personalize their backpacks with fun decorations and creative designs before heading back to school with confidence.
This event will also feature:
🎒 Backpack giveaways
🎨 DIY Backpack Decorating
💜 Community resources
🛍️ Local vendors
🎵 Music and family-friendly activities
Together, we’re helping children start the school year equipped, confident, and ready to learn.
Every registration helps provide a backpack, supports wellness programming, and invests in the future of our community.
Walk with purpose. Give with purpose. Prepare a child for success.
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
87°
Typical Low
69°
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.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race & Walk for School Success 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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 (FAQs)
Race & Walk for School Success 5K
Aug 23, 2026