Event Description

Lace up your running shoes and come support the PennVet Class of 2028 on April 13th, 2025 at 9AM! All proceeds will go toward the Class of 2028’s End of Core Event, a pivotal celebration that signifies the transition from didactic to clinical learning. Enjoy a 5K (3.1 mile) race through scenic Penn Park with chipped timing and results that will be posted immediately after the race. We will award prizes and trophies to the top 3 overall male & female finishers, along with a commemorative medal upon completion of the race for all participants. Pets are welcome and are encouraged to participate in the Mutt Strut – a one mile walk with your awesome pups! Come and enjoy post-race bagels, pup cups, pet bandanas, photo opportunities, and more! Please register early! To guarantee your free tee shirt, participants must register on or before April 1st, 2025. After April 1, race shirts are available while supplies last. Whether you're a runner, a walker, or just want to cheer us on, we’d love to see you there to support the Class of 2028!

Location:          
Picnic Grove (Penn Park) (3000 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104)

Awards:              
Overall (Top 1-3 Overall, Male & Female)

Entry:                  
$40 (until 4/1); $50 (until 4/13)

Amenities:          
Unisex Dri-fit T-Shirt (sizes XS – XXL)
Post-race refreshments: water/juice/coffee
Post-race food: bagels/donuts|
Top Finisher Prizes: TBD

Race Results:    
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; 

Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions:        
Contact: Race Director  
Rhea Bakshi
email: rheabak@upenn.edu

Dogs must be leashed and are not permitted on the 5k course and must be registered to participate in the 1-mile Mutt Strut.