Greater Philadelphia Empower Walk & 5K Run
Oct 11Philadelphia, PA5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from Gail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk for Cancer*, registration open
Aid stations, cutoffs and pacing in one plan, with the timeline your crew follows. Crew invites and race-day updates come with a Race Pass.
Build my planThe Gail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk is dedicated to honoring Gail Hanson’s legacy by raising funds and awareness for cancer research. Proceeds will support research initiatives, patient advocacy, and efforts to improve outcomes for those impacted by cancer.
Location:
Tyler Park - 10 Stable Mill Trl, Richboro, PA 18954
Awards:
1st Overall Male
1st Overall Female
Top Youth Runner (Male, 14 & Under)
Top Youth Runner (Female, 14 & Under)
Masters Winner (Male, 40+)
Masters Winner (Female, 40+)
Oldest Finisher
Youngest Finisher
Top Individual Fundraiser
Top Team Fundraiser
Entry:
$50 through August 31
$60 September 1 through race day
Amenities:
Professionally designed race course (see "Run/Walk Map")
Official race t-shirt (sizes: Youth S–XL, Adult S–XXL)
Post-race refreshments
Awards for top finishers, top individual fundraiser and top team fundraiser
Opportunities to honor loved ones impacted by cancer
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at: http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Questions:
Contact: Race Director- Chris Hanson, christopherbhanson@gmail.com or 215-378-0290
Obituary link:
Gail Hanson Obituary December 27, 2025 - Kirk & Nice Suburban Chapel
Registration opens
Jun 1, 2026
Tier 1 ends
Aug 31, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 11, 2026
Race day
Oct 11, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Oct 11, 2026
5K Run/Walk
Tier 2, until Oct 11, 2026
$60
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Tier 2, until Oct 11, 2026
$60
Registration openings and major changes, like a new date or a cancellation.
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Oct 11Philadelphia, PA5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from Gail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk for Cancer*, registration open
Oct 11Philadelphia, PA5K
Also a 5K, 21 mi from Gail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk for Cancer*, registration open
Oct 17Middletown, PA5K
Also a 5K, 7 mi from Gail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk for Cancer*, registration open
Oct 10Quakertown, PA5K
Also a 5K, 23 mi from Gail Hanson Hope Foundation Run/Walk for Cancer*, registration open
Straight-line distance
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Oct 10Monroeville, PA5K, 1 mi
Oct 10Nazareth, PA5K, 3K
Oct 10Lewisburg, PA5K
Oct 10Marietta, PA5K
Oct 10Quakertown, PA5K
Oct 10Nazareth, PA5K, 1 mi
Oct 10Ridgway, PA5K, 2 mi
Oct 10York, PAHalf Marathon, 10K +1
Oct 17Newtown, PA5K
Oct 25Newtown, PA5K, 1 mi
Oct 18Warrington, PA5K, 1 mi
Oct 17Middletown, PA5K
Oct 11Yardley, PA5K, 1 mi
Oct 24Titusville, NJ50K, 25K
Oct 10New Hope, PA5K
Oct 24Abington, PA5K, 1 mi
May 8, 2027Philadelphia, PA50 mi, 50K +1
Nov 22Jefferson, NJ10K, 5K +1
Oct 11Glenside, PA5K, 1.5 mi
Nov 7Glenside, PA5K
Oct 6New York, NY1K
Oct 7Johnson City, NY3 mi
Oct 9Washington, DC
Oct 9Newtown, CT5K
Oct 9Rocky Point, NY150 mi
Oct 9Trappe, MD1 mi
Oct 10Baltimore, MD5K
Oct 10Alexandria, VA5K, 1 mi
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