Philly Mayor's Cup
Philadelphia's Mayor's Cup unites running clubs in a unique team-based competition.
Race Date
Aug 8, 2026
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, August 8, 2026
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K, 5 Miles, 10K, 10 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 104
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Philly Mayor's Cup transforms a single day into a vibrant celebration of Philadelphia's running community. This unique event pits local running clubs against each other, fostering camaraderie and spirited competition across multiple race distances, including a half-marathon. It’s a day where every runner, from elite competitors to casual joggers, represents their neighborhood 'team'.
The course, a loop within the city, is designed for speed, with minimal elevation change contributing to a fast racing environment. While the field size averages around 104 finishers, the atmosphere is charged with the collective energy of club representation. Runners hail from approximately 4 states, drawn to this distinctive event that prioritizes club loyalty over individual accolades.
Victory belongs to the club that accumulates the most points, determined by the top male and female finishers in each race. This emphasis on team scoring creates a unique dynamic, making the Mayor's Cup a true test of collective running prowess and community spirit in the heart of Philadelphia.
Race-provided description
This is the Mayor's Cup: Runners from each and every Philadelphia community - fast runners and slow runners, trail runners and road runners, ultra-runners and 5K specialists, competitors and volunteers - coming together to represent the "team" they call their own. 5 Events, held on a single day, with a single start/finish line. Clubs from all over the city, coming together for competition and socialization: if you do not have the password for your club (or want to find a new club so that you can get involved), all club contact information can be found here. There are no individual winners. The top male and female from each club, in each race, will earn points (based on ranking) for their club. The winning club will be the Mayor's Cup Champion. May the Best Club Win. The Mayor's Cup was born out of a simple observation: Philadelphia has a tremendous network of local Running Clubs that challenge, motivate, and inspire allegiance from their runners. Each race distance has a separate start time. Please verify your start time! All registrations require a password from your club - if you do not know the password for your club, please contact your Team Captain via the information in their club page (here).
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Start Time
6:30 AM
Start Location
Belmont Plateau, Philadelphia, PA, 19131
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Urban
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
1 year running
~104 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 4 states
winner 1:33:21
typical high 87°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
69°
Afternoon (High)
87°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.2"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
70%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 104 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
104
Median time
2:14:46
Latest turnout
104
States
4
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Philly Mayor's Cup?
The Philly Mayor's Cup is held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, starting at 6:30 AM.
Where does the Philly Mayor's Cup take place?
It takes place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What distances does the Philly Mayor's Cup offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K, 5 Miles, 10K, 10 Miles.
Is the Philly Mayor's Cup course flat and good for a PR?
The Philly Mayor's Cup is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Philly Mayor's Cup?
HalfRuns has finish records for 104 runners who have completed the Philly Mayor's Cup.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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