In 131 days · Sat, Feb 13, 2027
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When
Saturday, February 13th, 2027
Where
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia PA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
29–45°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2026
20–34°F
dry
2025
34–51°F
rain
2024
32–41°F
rain
2023
38–57°F
dry
2022
29–42°F
rain
2021
23–26°F
rain
2020
39–50°F
rain
2019
32–42°F
rain
2018
24–41°F
dry
2017
31–41°F
dry
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29°F at the start.
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About this race
- Check-in begins at 7:00 AM and the race starts at 8:00 AM.
- No pets are permitted at this race location.
- This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.
- To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.
- Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.
- Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.
- Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.
- This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.
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