The Navy Yard 5K
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The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)
The event is a community-focused running event held on Central Green at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, PA. It offers two distances:
- 5K
- 1 Miler
Registration for the event is free; registration opens July 6, 2026 and closes October 14, 2026. All participants receive Navy Yard 5K–branded swag. The event emphasizes team participation: registrants are asked to join a corporate team or add a team name so coworkers can join together. A prize will be awarded to the largest corporate team.
A Health + Wellness Expo on Central Green will feature Navy Yard tenants and other companies presenting information on workplace health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle. The event partners with a local radio station campaign supporting Philabundance. After the run there will be awards, music, and refreshments. Food trucks will be on site; attendees should plan to pay for purchases.
Additional event notes from the organizer state that the course is not officially measured and may not equal an exact 5K or mile. Bag check will be available during the run for personal items. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.