Philly Memorial Day Run 5K
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Philly Memorial Day Run 5K, Philadelphia
The Philly Memorial Day Run is a professionally timed 5K road race on May 30, 2027, that starts and finishes at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The course is presented as flat and fast and uses chip timing managed by Run The Day.
Every finisher receives a Liberty Bell shaped commemorative medal with a red, white, and blue ribbon and an official navy race shirt presented by City Fitness. Race bibs feature a Philadelphia skyline design and include chip timing.
Registration opens November 1 with entry starting at $40. The event uses tiered pricing that increases over set windows through May. The event capacity is listed at 4,400. The race recorded 1,320 participants in 2026.
The event presentation includes live music and finish-line crowd support. Organizers list accessibility accommodations such as accessible routes, ADA-compliant portable restrooms, accessible packet pickup and viewing areas, permission for service animals, and participation options for individuals using wheelchairs or adaptive equipment. Guide runners or support persons are permitted.
The race is presented by City Fitness and organized by Run The Day, with support from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and other community sponsors. The event is framed as a Memorial Day weekend community run intended to bring together a wide range of ages and backgrounds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
