Cook-Wiss 5K - Stars, Stripes & Sneakers!
About this race
Lace up your sneakers and help us celebrate 250 Years in Motion! The Cook-Wissahickon 5K is back, and this year we’re honoring America’s 250th anniversary with a community celebration full of red, white, and blue—and plenty of school spirit.
Whether you’re rocking patriotic gear, colonial flair, or your favorite Cook-Wiss swag, come ready to run, walk, and celebrate together.
This family-friendly fundraiser supports the Cook-Wissahickon Home and School Association, raising vital funds for our students and school community.
Online registration closes at 10:30 AM on May 8.
Race day check-in opens at 7:00 AM on May 9, and in-person registration will be available starting at that time.
Start time: 8am
Location:
Cook-Wissahickon School Yard
201 E Salaignac St
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Questions? Contact Jessika Brock at CookWissHSA@gmail.com
Pick your distance
Walking
1 Mile Walk-Adult
T-shirt included if you register by April 17, 2026
1 Mile Walk-Student
T-shirt included if you register by April 17, 2026
Running
5K Run-Adult
T-shirt included if you register by April 17, 2026
5K Run-Student
T-shirt included if you register by April 17, 2026
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:51 AM and sets at 8:03 PM local time (EDT) in Philadelphia on May 9, 2026 — 14h 12m of daylight.
Course
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