Wharton 5K Race

Race Purpose: The Wharton Council and the Wharton Roadrunners, in benefit of Philabundance, are proud to present the 12th Annual Wharton 5K, the University of Pennsylvania’s largest 5K event.  The main goal of the Wharton 5K is to bring together students, staff, and community members to give back to the Philadelphia community through a great cause: Philabundance, a non-profit focused on bridging the gap between the surplus of food and neighbors in our community struggling with food insecurity. For more information, please view our website at www.wharton5k.com.

Location: Shoemaker Green, 33rd Street, between the Palestra and Franklin Field. 

Awards: Top 1-3 overall (male & female), and special awards for the fastest team* and most spirited team. In addition, all teams (at least 5 participants) will be entered into a raffle for various giftcards and prizes. 

*Fastest team is the lowest aggregate time of a team's 5 fastest runners (male or female).

Amenities: Free t-shirt (for the first 550 entrants), post-race festival, snacks, giveaways, and more!

Questions: For questions or comments, email Neel Jain at neelj@wharton.upenn.edu