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Southwest Center City 5k Run

Saturday, October 31, 2026Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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At a glance

Date: Oct 31, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Distances: 5K, 1 mi
Registration: Open until Oct 31, 2026, via runsignup.com

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About this race

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.

Key dates

Registration opens

Jun 26, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Sep 7, 2026

Tier 2 ends

Oct 29, 2026

Registration closes

Oct 31, 2026

Race day

Oct 31, 2026

Tier 3 ends

Oct 31, 2026

Pricing

SWCC5k Run/Walk

Tier 2, then $45 from Oct 30, 2026

$40

SWCC5k Run/Walk--Virtual

Tier 2, until Oct 29, 2026

$40

Monster Mile

Tier 2, then $30 from Oct 30, 2026

$25

Spooky Sprint

Tier 2, then $25 from Oct 30, 2026

$20

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