Penn Relays Homecoming Run

Penn Relays Homecoming Run Overview

The Penn Relays is excited to announce the 5th Annual Penn Relays Homecoming Run, a scenic, competitive run through Penn Park that will start and finish on the track of historic Franklin Field. The Penn Relays welcome runners of all levels, as the event will contest a new 2-mile course in 2025.

Event Details

• Start Time: The race go off at 8:30 a.m.
• Location: Begins in Franklin Field, running through scenic Penn Park.
• Ending: Finishes at the Penn Relays finish line in Franklin Field.
• Post-Event Activities: Award ceremony, food, beverages, music, sponsor and vendor tents, giveaways, and more.

Bib Pick-up

Bib pick-up will begin at 7:00 a.m. in Franklin Field.

Registration Costs

• Pre-Registration: $30
• Day-of Registration: $35
• Inclusions: All runners will receive a Penn Relays tech t-shirt and medal.

Course Information

The course will start and finish at the Penn Relays finish line in historic Franklin Field, while the rest of the course loops around the beautiful Penn Park with the Philadelphia skyline in clear view.

Awards Breakdown

Great question – and we have a lot of awards! We have several award categories for the race, including the overall top three finishers for men and women. See below for all the prize breakdowns per category:

Top 3 Finishers by Gender (Male and Female)

• 1st Place: $100, Penn Relays Baton, Two tickets to Saturday at the 2026 Penn Relays
• 2nd Place: Penn Relays Baton, Two tickets to Saturday at the 2026 Penn Relays, Prize Pack
• 3rd Place: Two tickets to Saturday at the 2026 Penn Relays, Prize Pack

Top 2 Finishers by Age Group and Gender (Male and Female)

• 1st Place: Penn Relays Baton, Two tickets to Saturday at the 2026 Penn Relays
• 2nd Place: Prize Pack

Age Groups:

• 19 & under
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70+

All NCAA and NFHS/local high school association rules around accepting prizes apply to current prospect age and collegiate student-athletes.

Charity Partnership

The Penn Relays is pleased to partner with The Live Like Brent Foundation on this year's Penn Relays Homecoming Run in order to help fight blood cancers and raise money for the Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center for blood cancer research. To learn more and donate, click HERE.

Penn Relays Ticket Information

2026 Penn Relays ticket renewal process will begin Saturday, November 8. Sales for new purchasers will begin in January 2026. For more information please click here.