From the Organizer
Welcome to South Philly.
The 13th annual Philly 10K is here and this year not only do we have a new title sponsor, we have medals for everyone! In addition to the only opportunity of the year to run through the heart of South Philly on fully closed streets, The Philly 10K features a Kickoff Party on Friday and Saturday, and the best post race festival run Philadelphia with music, cold beer and 4,500 of your closest friends.
We'll see you on South Street.
Events
Weather
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
87°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Philadelphia, PA
Population
1,582,432
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at THE PHILLY 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is THE PHILLY 10K?
- THE PHILLY 10K is a running race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 23, 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 PHILLY 10K?
- Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at START, Philadelphia, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for THE PHILLY 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
THE PHILLY 10K
Aug 23, 2026