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St. Chris Cares for Kids 5K

Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaWebsite
In 7 days
5K$651 mi
Registration open

About this race

Every step at the St. Chris Cares for Kids 5K brings us closer to a community where every child can get high-quality, compassionate healthcare, no matter their circumstances. Join us for a morning of movement, connection, and purpose at the Philadelphia Zoo, with every registration directly supporting the kids and families who count on St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.

The 5K and Family Fun Run/Walk both start and finish inside the zoo, so participants will be right among the animal exhibits throughout. The 5K route winds through the zoo grounds before looping out along the perimeter and back in to finish at the start line, passing many exhibits along the way. The 1-mile Family Fun Run/Walk stays within the heart of the zoo, offering a shorter, family-friendly route where kids can enjoy seeing the animals up close.

Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with your family, or cheering from the sidelines, you're helping make sure no child in our community goes without the care they deserve.

All participants will have same day admission access to the zoo.

Awards:

Overall winners and Age Group/Gender winners: top 3 overall and top 3 in each age group and gender category.

Entry:

5K Run/Walk: $65 — starts 8:00AM EST

Family Fun Run/Walk: $45 general entry — starts 8:10AM EST

Spectator: $30 ($25 for ages 2-11) — 8:00AM EST

Amenities:

Event T-shirt (S, M, L, XL, XXL, Youth Small, Youth Medium, Youth Large), light refreshments, water stations, prizes, and more.

Race Results:

The race is professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Results will be posted at brynmawrracing.com.

Questions:          

Angel Hernandez

Angel.Hernandez@towerhealth.org

Key dates

Registration opens

Sep 9, 2026

Registration closes

Nov 8, 2026

7d

Race day

Nov 8, 2026

7d

Standard ends

Nov 8, 2026

7d

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