SLA Road to Glory 5k

MAY
9
2026
Join the SLA AnyWay 5k in Philadelphia for an uplifting 5 km run along the Schuylkill River Trail or from anywhere during the virtual window. Proceeds support SLA Home and School and participants can choose free or shirt and medal entries.
Sat 9 May 2026
5 kilometers

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Event overview

The SLA Road To Glory 5k (branded as the SLA AnyWay 5k) is the third annual 5 km event held in Philadelphia. The event page lists FDR Park, Philadelphia, PA as the place and describes both an in-person race along the Schuylkill River Trail and a virtual race option. Proceeds, registrations, donations, and profits are directed to SLA Home and School. Braskem is listed as a sponsor.

Format, entries and logistics

The event includes a 5 km virtual option and a 5 km in-person option. The virtual race window is April 17–23; participants may complete the distance anywhere and may use tracking apps such as Strava or Runkeeper. The in-person event is scheduled for April 23 along the Schuylkill River Trail. Registration for the virtual option opens March 8; registration for the in-person option opens March 15.

There are four entry types: free virtual entry (medal), free in-person entry (medal), in-person entry with t-shirt and medal, and virtual entry with t-shirt and medal. The deadline to order shirts is April 1; shirt pickup dates are April 19 and April 22 at 1482 Green St. Group runs/practices are listed for Sundays April 3, April 10, and April 17 at 1 Boathouse Row. Volunteers are requested for event support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km