Philadelphia Labor Day 10K
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Event overview
RunThrough USA presents the Philadelphia Labor Day 10K & FREE 5K on Monday, 7 September 2026 in Philadelphia. The event is based at 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway and starts in front of the Rocky Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The course runs through historic streets and along the Schuylkill River. The listing shows the event was booked 125 times in the last month.
- 10K
- 5K (free via lottery)
Included with entry are a unique themed medal, free race photos, chip-timed results, and post-race goodies. The event village will offer food and drink options, including warm coffee. Marshals will be on course to guide participants.
Entry and lottery information
The 5K is offered free through a lottery system. The lottery allows one entry per email and uses multiple rounds; entrants are automatically re-entered if not successful. Lottery dates are: Lottery 1 closes 13 July 2026; Lottery 2 runs 14 July to 3 August 2026; Lottery 3 runs 4 August to 18 August 2026; re-allocation occurs 21 August 2026. There is also an option to guarantee a 5K place for a $50 RunThrough Foundation donation. Published entry prices include the 10K at £37 and a group booking (6 places) at £130. A technical T-shirt is available for purchase through the event partner RT Kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.