Name: St. Chris Cares for Kids 5K
Start: 2026-11-08
End: 2026-11-08
Location: Philadelphia

About the Event

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), 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
484-655-4638

Races Offered

5K Run

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$65.00

Spectator

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — Spectator

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

Family Fun Run/Walk

Nov 08, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Philadelphia.

thermostat Temperature

4.3° / 13.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

0.5° / 9.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 35m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:45

nightlight Sunset

17:44

About Philadelphia

Learn more about the host city, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, colloquially referred to as Philly, is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania and the sixth-most populous city in the United States. Its population was 1.60 million at the 2020 census and estimated at 1.57 million in 2025. The Philadelphia metropolitan area, also known as the Delaware Valley, is located in both the Mid-Atlantic and northeastern United States; home to 6.33 million residents, it is the nation's ninth-largest metropolitan area. Philadelphia is known for its culture, cuisine, and history, maintaining contemporary influence in technology and business, sports, and music.