2025 best races to run

Get ready, runners, because it is a new year, so races are back!

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Interested in racing to the finish line this year? Whether it’s your first, 50th or 5,000th time enjoying a community races, keep reading to see where to join a run near you in 2025.

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5K Races Near Me

Community 5K races are running races that take place around the country. These events are popular across the U.S. among runners and non-runners of all athletic abilities.

Here’s a list of 5Ks up and down the east coast in 2025. Visit Run The Day to discover more 5K races.

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Forget Me Not Race 

The Forget Me Not Race benefits The Pat Summitt Clinic at The University of Tennessee Medical Center for research. The race is hosted by volunteers, so all of the proceeds of the race will be presented as a check to The Pat Summitt Foundation. Come join by racing for a cure and fighting with Pat Summitt against this fierce opponent. Even if you don’t plan on racing, consider donating this year to the amazing cause.

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City of Stuart Sailfish Sprint 

Join the 8th Annual Sailfish Sprint 5K/10K on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The course takes you through some historic parts of the City of Stuart. The race begins promptly at 7:00am. The race will begin and end at Memorial Park in Downtown Stuart. A great place to run with friends and family and PR. There will be awesome medals for all finishers, a souvenir race tech shirt and age group awards. Race shirts are guaranteed for the first overall 300 registered participants. Sizes are not guaranteed after February 1, 2025.

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Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K 

Since inception, the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K has raised over $1,000,000 for 9/11 related charities. Join others in running around the Pentagon to always remember the attacks on September 11, 2001.

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Half Marathons Near Me

The Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon and Philadelphia Distance Run are 2 great half marathons in Philadelphia.

Colchester Half Marathon

Run the Colchester Half Marathon USTAF Certified, 13.10938 hilly miles. There will be three water & Gatorade stations, professional computerized chip timing, mile signs, volunteers on every turn, lots of hills, dirt roads, cows, rural scenery, and more hills. There will be a post race carbo re-load party in the Bacon Academy cafeteria with hearty food, non-alcoholic beverages, results, excuses, tales of woe, camaraderie ~ guests are welcome especially if they can volunteer to help.

Philadelphia 5 Mile Runs

Matt McCloskey Memorial Narberth CF Run and Walk

A great training run to prepare for the Broad Street Run. The Narberth CF Run is a 5 Mile Run & 2 Mile Family Fun Walk that winds through the spectator-lined streets of Narberth. This course is one of the areas more challenging 5-mile runs.

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Media 5 Mile Race

The Media 5 Miler is a challenging two-loop course through the beautiful residential and business areas of Media Pennsylvania. Race start & finish located in the middle of historic downtown State Street.

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Find a 5K Near Philadelphia

Open to finding a Turkey Trot outside of the Philly area? If you live in a bordering region or want to do multiple Turkey Trots within a 50-mile radius, here are some more options.

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Kevin Cain 5K Run 1 Mile Walk

The family-friendly event takes place on the scenic streets of Havertown, Pennsylvania. The 5K Run, which is timed electronically to ensure accurate and quick results, is a mostly flat course with two back-to-back hills towards the middle of the race. The 5K has become one of the most popular races in Delaware County. One of the hallmarks of our race is the exceptionally encouraging and enthusiastic race marshals, who even dress up in costume to add to the fun of the race. Register or donate today.

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Coaches vs. Cancer 5k

All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. Join Phil Martelli and Amy Fadool to CRUSH cancer at Philly's second annual CVC 5k!! Register now!

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Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run

Jenkintown’s 33rd Annual Sunset 5K Run. Enjoy beautiful neighborhoods, and celebrate afterwards on town square. This challenging tree lined 5k course winds it’s way through the borough of Jenkintown without crossing Old York Rd. One of the largest evening 5K runs around. Live Music, food and prizes for all age groups. The run benefits The Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown.

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Running events in Philadelphia

There are plenty of running events in November, even if they don’t fall on Thanksgiving Day. If you want to skip the races on November 28th, here are some other Turkey Trots and races throughout the month to celebrate Fall.

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Philadelphia Races

Find races in Philadelphia by visiting Run The Day's race calendar. To find a run group to train with, here are 22 run groups in Philadelphia.  

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How to prepare for a 5K race

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Best 5K running app

If you want to stay involved with running events in the Greater Philadelphia area all year long, we’ve got you. Download the Run The Day app on the App Store and Google Play.