Run For The Stripes - Presented by ...
About this race
Please join us on November 7, 2026 for the 15th annual Run For The Stripes event, presented by ... You can choose to participate in the 5k run or the 1 mile family fun walk.
We will have both an in person event at the Philadelphia Zoo and a virtual event.
Continued from prior years - You Asked, We Listened!! We are happy to offer Run for the Stripes merchandise for purchase again this year. We had a great response the last several years and we are continuing sales this year as well. You can choose to purchase merchandise at the time of registration, or feel free to come back to our site at any time and visit the 'Store' (click on the tab on the left side of the registration page). Merchandise is also available for purchase on the day of the event. All merchandise ordered by October 1 is guaranteed to be received before November 8th.
We are happy to once again offer RFTS hoodies and t-shirts in youth sizes for order this year. We are offering the ability to order youth sizes ONLINE ONLY in our hoodie and long sleeve t-shirts. We will be purchasing only the amount ordered. All orders must be in by October 1st to be guaranteed to be received before November 7th.
What is a virtual race? You pick the location, distance, and time and it's that easy! Once you register for the virtual event, we will mail you the event t-shirt a week before November 7, 2026. You can choose to run or walk, in an area where you are comfortable and safe.
Please note: You must register by October 1 to be guaranteed to receive your t-shirt for the virtual event by November 7th. Each registrant will receive a race t-shirt, if you register after October 1st, your t-shirt may arrive after the event.
Our goal is to raise awareness and funds for research for neuroendocrine (NET) cancers, a rare and hard to diagnose cancer. Proceeds from the race go to NET research to find better treatment options and hopefully a cure for this rare cancer.
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run
Walking
1 Mile Walk - Adult
1 Mile Walk - 12 and Under
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 4:51 PM local time (EST) in Philadelphia on November 7, 2026 — 10h 15m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 125 Philadelphia events
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