2026 GRITTY 5K
2026 GRITTY 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, with an entry fee of $55.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (29 days to go)
- Price
- $55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Gritty 5K presented by Penn Medicine is 3.1 miles of fun, complete with over 10 on-course activations, including Karaoke, Stop & Listen to 95, and more, along with brand-new surprises, and of course, a finish line hot dog.
Your in-person registration includes a t-shirt, medal, and Flyers home game ticket. Virtual participants can purchase Flyers home game tickets for a discounted rate.
Kids 12 and under can be registered at a discounted rate. Race starts and finishes in Lot E of Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Philadelphia, PA
Population
1,582,432
as of 2023
City Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 GRITTY 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
29
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 GRITTY 5K
- Date
- September 26, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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2026 GRITTY 5K
Sep 26, 2026