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Philadelphia - HFTC 5k

📅 August 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Philadelphia · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 9, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The Philadelphia - HFTC 5k (Head for the Cure 5K) is a 5K (3.1 miles) in Philadelphia that starts at 8 a.m. on August 8, 2027. The event aims to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research.

Proceeds go to a range of local organizations, including Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, the Global Neurosciences Institute, Temple Health, Cooper Health and Path to Hope, as well as to national brain cancer programs and initiatives.

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