Races 10K · Philadelphia, USA
Philly 10K
Philly 10K is a flat 10K in Philadelphia, USA, held each August. A road course through the streets of South Philadelphia, starting and finishing on South Street. An aggregator lists only about 8 m of total climb, so it is close to pancake flat. Late August mornings in Philadelphia are warm and humid, with temperatures of 21 to 29°C. The Philly 10K's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
August
every year
Course
flat
10K
Conditions
Late August mornings in Philadelphia are warm and humid, with temperatures of 21 to 29°C.
Racing this course well
A road course through the streets of South Philadelphia, starting and finishing on South Street. An aggregator lists only about 8 m of total climb, so it is close to pancake flat.
The Philly 10K's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Philly 10K site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Start time
- 07:30
The course in numbers
The route winds through South Philadelphia neighbourhoods on closed streets and finishes at 5th and South Streets. The exact route has changed between editions.
- Surface
- Closed city streets
- Total climb
- 10 m (30 ft)
Worth knowing
- First run in 2014.
- Runners must hold a pace of 15 minutes per mile or faster, because roads reopen to traffic on a fixed schedule.
- The start is on the 800 block of South Street and the finish on the 500 block.
Pick your goal for Philadelphia
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common 10K goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
Build your training around Philly 10K.
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Asked often
- When is the Philly 10K?
- It is held each August in Philadelphia, USA. Check the official Philly 10K site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Philly 10K course flat?
- A road course through the streets of South Philadelphia, starting and finishing on South Street. An aggregator lists only about 8 m of total climb, so it is close to pancake flat.
- How do I enter the Philly 10K?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Philly 10K?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Philly 10K: flat terrain, August conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Philadelphia build.
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