Wharton 5K

Race Purpose

The Wharton Council and the Wharton Roadrunners, in benefit of Kesem, are proud to present the 14th Annual Wharton 5K, the University of Pennsylvania’s largest 5K event.

• Main Goal: To bring together students, staff, and community members to give back to the Philadelphia community through a great cause.
• Kesem: Creates experiences and a lasting community to support children through and beyond their parent’s cancer.
• Website: For more information, please view our website at www.wharton5k.com.

Location

Shoemaker Green, 33rd Street, between the Palestra and Franklin Field, Philadelphia, PA.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top 1-3 overall (male & female).
• Special Awards: Fastest team and most spirited team.
• Raffle: All teams (at least 5 participants) will be entered into a raffle for various gift cards and prizes.
• Fastest Team: Determined by the lowest aggregate time of a team's 5 fastest runners (male or female).

Amenities

• Free T-Shirt: For the first 400 entrants.
• Post-Race Festival: Snacks, giveaways, and more!

Questions

For questions or comments, email whartoncouncil@:wharton.upenn.edu.

Registration

Join us for the Wharton 5K on April 19, 2026. For more details and to register, visit Wharton 5K Race.