Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Philadelphia,, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $40 on Jan 31, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookin' For A Cure Philadelphia 5K | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $35$40 after Jan 31, 2027 | – |
| Virtual Lookin' For A Cure Philadelphia 5KVirtual | 5K | Apr 10, 20277:00 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Jan 31, 2027.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Jan 30, then $40 until Apr 7, then $40 until Apr 10.
Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Philadelphia, runs 35:35, about 11:27 a mile, based on 47 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:51 and men in 31:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:32 AM, and the Lookin' For A Cure Philadelphia 5K starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Kelly Drive Bike Path-Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia,, PA 19130
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 26:05 or better, the top quarter in 32:34, and half the field in 44:00; the last tenth came in after 1:08:05.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 36:44 | 46:20 |
| 20-29 | 28:37 | 25:17 |
| 30-39 | 30:41 | 27:28 |
| 40-49 | 45:48 | 35:54 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 156 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2026, the field went from 43 to 110 finishers, and the median time dropped from 48:21 to 44:00.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 110 (+189%) | 44:00 | under 26:05 | 19:36 |
| 2025 | 38 (-49%) | 33:05 | under 22:53 | 19:52 |
| 2024 | 74 (+72%) | 32:48 | under 23:16 | 16:04 |
| 2023 | 43 | 48:21 | under 24:13 | 16:38 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:34, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 20 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 10 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Kelly Drive Bike Path-Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia,, PA 19130Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 10, 2027), 2026 (Apr 11, 2026), 2025 (Apr 12, 2025), 2024 (Jun 9, 2024), 2023 (Aug 6, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K?
- Saturday, April 10, 2027, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Jan 31, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 110 runners finished the Lookin' For A Cure Philadelphia 5K; the median finish was 44:00 and the winner ran 19:36.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 32:34, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 20 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Kelly Drive Bike Path-Lloyd Hall 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia,, PA 19130.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join Us in the Pursuit of a Cure
We're Lookin' For a Cure along the scenic Kelly Drive Bike Path, Lloyd Hall located at 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Join A Cure in Sight on Saturday, April 11th from 7AM-10AM and walk or run with us. We will be taking steps to find a cure for Ocular Melanoma, a rare eye cancer affecting only 6 in a million people in the United States. Help us make a difference and register today! You can create your team and start fundraising today! Bring your family and friends to join us too.
A Partnership for Progress