run philly with these 10Ks in greater philadelphia

Get ready for race season! 👟🏆🏃🏻‍♀️ Check out our list of 10K events taking place in Philly and the surrounding area this year. And use the eseo app to meet new people to run with near you.

With dozens of unique running clubs, marathons, and other events, the running culture in Philly is thriving. 

To meet new people to run with, use the eseo app. We’re creating a community of athletes in Philadelphia and we would love to have you on our team! 

Whether you’re a social runner, or you’re training for a marathon, this list of Philadelphia 10Ks happening in 2022 is a great place to start. Still looking for a run? Check out Run The Day's race directory.

8 Philadelphia 10Ks Taking Place in 2022

Here are the can't-miss Philly 10ks of 2022.

Blobfest 5K/10K

When: July 10, 2022

Where: Phoenixville, PA

Blobfest is a multi-race event held in Phoenixville. It is a unique running party that commemorates the 1958 horror film The Blob. 

Participants can choose to run a 5K, 10K, or a Kids Fun Run. On top of the races, there are plenty of awards, including one for the best dressed. This event is for all ages and is gender-inclusive, offering a gender non-binary option at registration. The proceeds from the run support the Historic Colonial Theatre.

Philly Mayor’s Cup

When: August 13, 2022

Where: Belmont Plateau

The iconic Philly Mayor’s Cup pits members of our city’s best running clubs against each other in a battle for the title of Mayor’s Cup Champions. Runners enjoy a variety of races, including a half marathon, 10M, 10K, 5M, or 5K.

You’ll need to be a registered member of a running club to participate in this race, but with so many fantastic running clubs in the city, you have no trouble finding the right fit for your style.

Philly 10K

When: August 28, 2022

Where: 8th and South St

The Philly 10K is an annual race that runs through the city’s center. This run is organized to celebrate the history, diversity, and neighborhoods that make Philadelphia one of the best cities to run in the country. 

Participants can attend and compete in the 10K virtually by registering separately on their website.

Queen of Prussia 10K

When: September 11, 2022

Where: King of Prussia, PA

The Queen of Prussia 10K is a women-only run is hosted by Main Line Health. Participants have the option to run a 10K, 5K, or a Kids Fun Run. 

This event is hosted by Philly women, for Philly women. They offer a variety of amenities for participants including a mentorship program, health and wellness events, group runs, and a post-race party. 

Crush Run 10K/5K

When: September 24, 2022

Where: Hope Community Church

The Crush Run is a family-friendly event that offers three race options—a 5K run, 10K run, and 1 Mile Walk. The races will be followed by a family fun fair. Get a bit of exercise with your family, then enjoy raffles, face painting, inflatables, and more.

The proceeds from this event go directly to sponsored families and help them with the financial burden of battling childhood cancer. Runners can raise funds individually to donate. 

Superhero Showdown Race

When: October 1, 2022

Where: Norristown Farm Park

The Superhero Showdown Race event is a series of runs hosted by Super T’s Mast Cell Foundation. Participants can choose between a 1-mile walk, or one of three runs—a 5K, 10K, or 15K. 

Funds raised from this event will support the care of patients with mast cell activation disease, as well as education and research.

The race offers both in-person and virtual options for participation. The in-person race will be professionally timed and all participants will receive a medal.  

Phoenixville Run

When: October 22, 2022

Where: Reeves Park

The Phoenixville Run is hosted by the Citizen Advocacy Office. Runners can register both in-person and virtually for 5K and 10K races. 

Virtual participants have the option to complete the race in any sport—whether it be kayaking, horseback riding, swimming, running, or walking—which makes this race an ideal option for families, groups, and participants of all fitness levels and abilities.

Cooper Norcross Run The Bridge

When: November 6, 2022

Where: The Benjamin Franklin Bridge

The Cooper Norcross Run The Bridge event is a series of runs hosted by AmeriHealth NJ. Participants can choose between a 10K run, a 2-mile walk, or a Kids Dash. 

The run begins on the New Jersey side of the bridge. Register for the in-person or virtual event of your choice. All proceeds from the event support the Larc School. 

Run the Best Philadelphia 10Ks in 2022

That concludes our list of 10Ks in Philadelphia this year. From charity runs to horror-themed races, there are so many amazing and exciting running events to choose from.

For runners who want to meet new people to hit the pavement with, use the eseo app to find runners in Greater Philly. We make it easy to connect with running buddies who have similar goals and fitness levels.