Run to Rebuild
Updated
Saturday, May 15, 2027, first start 8:30 AM, in Philadelphia (200 W Northwestern Ave.). Distances: 2 miles, 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after April 15.
Course and race notes
Join us for the 17th Annual Run to Rebuild, featuring a timed 5K Run and a scenic 2-Mile Walk along the picturesque Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, May 15
2027 · in 189 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
2 miles5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Apr 15 (in 159 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat May 15 (in 189 days)
Opened Oct 21, 2026
Race day in Philadelphia
Weather
75° / 52°F
Typical high and low for May 15, with a 45% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Norristown, PA (5.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
5:46 AM – 8:07 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
5 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- The Cedars House cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Bruno's restaurant0.1 mi
- Compton Cafe cafe0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri May 14
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi14 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn Philadelphia/Plymouth Meeting
About 10 min drive3.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Extended Stay America - Philadelphia - Plymouth Meeting
About 10 min drive3.5 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia West
About 11 min drive3.6 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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