Southwest Center City 5k Run
Southwest Center City 5k Run is a running race on October 31, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 31, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
It's our 18th annual Southwest Center City (SWCC) 5K and we are excited to offer an in-person race on Saturday, October 31st and a virtual 5k option.
Since 2009, participants have run through the beautiful residential streets of the Southwest Center City while helping to raise money to improve the neighborhood. The proceeds from this year's event will be donated to the Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Supporters (MANAS) and Stanton Community Partners (SCP), 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations that benefit the neighborhood elementary schools.
The SWCC 5K is a run/walk that can be completed in person on October 31st or virtually. Participants can complete the race distance wherever they want during the suggested race dates in October. We will continue to offer the Monster Mile, a 1.0 mile fun run and and for our youngest athletes, the Spooky Sprint, a ~100 yard dash for kids under 6.
Register by September 30th to be guaranteed a race shirt!
Events
Typical Conditions
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
62°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 1 mi from the venue.
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.
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Waiting For?
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45
Days to train
- Race
- Southwest Center City 5k Run
- Date
- October 31, 2026
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Southwest Center City 5k Run
Oct 31, 2026