Wharton Council and the Wharton Roadrunners are proud to present the 13th Annual Wharton 5K in benefit of The Community Grocer. The University of Pennsylvania’s largest 5K event, the race will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
The goal of the Wharton 5K is to bring together students, staff, and community members for a fun and unique race, while raising money for The Community Grocer, a non-profit focused on achieving food sovereignty, sustainable economic development, and health justice for all.
The race will be held in Philadelphia's scenic Penn Park.
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The race will start on Shoemaker Green in front of the Palestra
LOCATION
2025
Course Map
entry
Up to March 7th:
$18
Up to March 14th:
$20
After March 14th:
$25
packet
pick-up
Wed 3/19 12:45- 1:45 PM @ Huntsman Hall (2nd Floor MBA Cafe)
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Thurs 3/20 12:45- 1:45 PM @ Huntsman Hall (2nd Floor MBA Cafe)
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Sat 3/22 8:15- 9:00 AM @ Shoemaker Green
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
All teams with 5+ registrants will be eligible for the following:
Fastest Team
Most Spirited Team
All teams with 5+ registrants will be entered a raffle for various gift-cards and prizes.
RACE DAY
SCHEDULE
8:30am – 8:55am Bib and t-shirt pick up, and race day registration

9:00am Race Start
10:05am Course closes
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10:05am Awards presented
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10:30 am Post-race festival concludes
AMENITIES
Guaranteed technical race t-shirt for first 550 registrants, post-race goodies, snacks, and more!
PARKING
Hourly parking garage located at 199 S 38th Street Philadelphia PA, 19104
