2026 14th Annual Penn Alexander School Run for Art & Science 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk

Penn Alexander School
4209 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA US 19104

Prizes will be awarded to 5K runners at the conclusion of the 1-mile Fun Run to the following participants:

Overall Male and Female Winner

Ages 9 and under:  1st place male and female

Ages 10 - 12:  1st Place male and female

Ages 13 & 14:  1st Place male and female

Ages 15 - 19:  1st Place male and female

Ages 20 - 29:  1st Place male and female

Ages 30 - 39:  1st Place male and female

Ages 40 - 49:  First Place male and female

Ages 50 - 59:  First Place male and female

Ages 60 & over:  First Place male and female  

At the conclusion of the 1-Mile Fun Run, please proceed to the DJ booth on the kindergarten playground for prize announcements!     

Please Note:  For the 1-mile Fun Run, we hand out medals to all participants under 18 as they cross the finish line.                          

 

Packet pick-up will occur in the PAS cafeteria. More information to come closer to race day.

Wednesday, May 27th :  8 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m

Thursday, May 28th:       8 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m  

Race packets will also be available at the Day of Registration table across from the PAS front door in the courtyard starting at 7:30 a.m.  We are encouraging families to pick-up packets during the times noted above to avoid long wait times on the day of the race.

 

If you or your child have been diagnosed with a medical condition, like asthma, please use the link below to make the race staff aware.  All persons diagnosed with asthma MUST CARRY THEIR INHALER on their person at all times during the race.

To address any questions, please contact Nurse Natanya at ngornstein@philasd.org

Click here to access the 2026 Medical Form.

The Home and School Association of Penn Alexander has created an amazing information landing page for race day.  Use this link to sign up to volunteer for the race or to find sponsorship information!  All volunteers receive a yellow race shirt. 

 

All race registrants have the option of ordering a 100% cotton race shirt with this year's student-created race logo on the front and our amazing sponsors on the back.  This year's shirt color for both the 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run is purple!

Interested in upgrading your cotton race tee to a performance shirt?  Now available:  purple 100% polyester moisture-wicking t-shirt! Information about the shirt is below:

Material:
4 oz/yd² / 130 gsm, 100% polyester
UV 15-39
Moisture-wicking
Cationic dyes for superior brightness and color fastness
Feature:
Tear away main label
Deco Eligible

Performance shirts are an additional $15.00 and may be purchased during registration. Cotton shirts are still included in registration cost unless declined when registering.  Individuals MUST REGISTER BY FRIDAY, MAY 1ST BY MIDNIGHT TO BE GUARANTEED A COTTON OR PERFORMANCE SHIRT.  

There may be a limited amount of shirts available race day but there is no guarantee preferred sizes will be available. 

All race shirts are PAS uniform compliant

Also available:  purple cowbells!  

Add some extra fun and excitement to our 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk!  Perfect for cheering on our runners and walkers, these cowbells are a great way to show your support. Grab yours today and be a part of the race-day celebration!

***Race logo image included on cowbells.

 

Early Bird Pricing:  February 14th through March 31st, 2026   Adults: $35; Students: $25

Regular Pricing:  April 1st through May 22nd, 2026: Adults: $40; Students: $30

Day of Race Pricing on May 31st, 2026: Adults: $50; Students: $40

 

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