The Penn Relays is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Penn Relays 5K presented by Toyota on Saturday, November 4. It is a scenic, competitive run through Penn Park that will start and finish on the track of historic Franklin Field. The Penn Relays and the local Tri-State Toyota Dealers welcome runners of all levels, as the event will feature a 5K and a One-Mile Fun Run.
What time does it all start?
The One-Mile Fun Run will kick off the day at 8 a.m. in Franklin Field, where participants will have the opportunity to run or walk a fun one-mile course that begins and ends at the historic Penn Relays finish line.
The competitive 5K will follow at 8:30 a.m. The race will begin in Franklin Field, run through scenic Penn Park with the Philadelphia skyline in the background, and end at the Penn Relays finish line in Franklin Field.
A post-event party in Franklin Field will feature an awards ceremony as well as food, beverages, music, sponsor and vendor tents, giveaways, and more.
How much does it cost to register?
Penn Relays 5K
Pre-Registration: $30
Day-of Registration: $35
All runners will receive a Penn Relays 5K tech t-shirt and medal
One-Mile Fun Run
Pre-Registration: $10
Day-of Registration: $15
All runners will receive a Penn Relays 5K tech t-shirt
What does the course look like?
The course will begin and end 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.
What are the awards?
Great question – and the race has a lot of awards! There are several award categories for the 5K 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 2024 Penn Relays
2nd Place: Two tickets to Saturday at the 2023 Penn Relays, Prize Pack
3rd Place: Prize Pack
Top 3 Finishers by Age Group and Gender (Male and Female):
1st Place: Penn Relays Baton, Two tickets to Saturday at the 2024 Penn Relays
2nd Place: Two tickets to Saturday at the 2023 Penn Relays, Prize Pack
3rd 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.
Ok, I'm in! How do I sign up?!
Registration is open! CLICK HERE to head to the registration portal and sign up! We look forward to seeing everyone on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania on November 4!
The Penn Relays is pleased to partner with The Live Like Brent Foundation on this year's Penn Relays 5K Presented by Toyota 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.