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The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)

The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler) is a running race on October 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, featuring the 1 Mile and 5K distances.

113

Days to train

Sport

Running
Date
October 14, 2026
Distance
1 Mile · 5K

From the Organizer

The Navy Yard 5K is a community-minded event, connecting runners, tenants, and organizations through fitness and fun. Involvement presents an ideal opportunity to raise awareness of your business or organization and to support the Navy Yard community.  It also provides a great team-building event for your organization as teammates can run, volunteer, or just cheer alongside their co-workers! 

This unique event will take place at lunchtime on Central Green at the Navy Yard. Whether you participate as a runner, walker, course volunteer, or as a spectator, we hope to see you there!  Beginning at 11:30, everyone is encouraged to visit the Health + Wellness Expo in Central Green, featuring Navy Yard tenants and other companies educating employees on all aspects of workplace health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle.  We are also partnering with WMMR on their Camp Out for Hunger campaign for Philabundance and are excited to welcome Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison from WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show to the Navy Yard!

This year, we will once again be offering a 5K and 1 Miler.  The event remains free for both and all participants will get Navy Yard 5K-branded swag.  It is all about fun and camaraderie! 

After the race, we’ll celebrate with awards, music, and refreshments!  And don't forget to bring your lunch money for that week's food trucks to fuel your post-race party.  

A few other things to note:

  • The course is not officially measured so may not be an exact 5K (or mile)
  • All registrants will be asked to join a team representing their corporate group.  If you don't see your team name listed, feel free to add it! This will allow your co-workers to join your company's team and help us keep track of all teams attending. There will be a special prize for the largest corporate team so spread the word!
  • Bag check will also be available during the run so you can keep any items you might need post-race closeby. 

See you on the 14th!

Events

Navy Yard 5K
Navy Yard 1M

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

69°

Typical Low

52°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:10 AMSunset 6:22 PMDaylight 11h 12m

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

Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.

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113

Days to train

Race
The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)
Date
October 14, 2026

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)?
The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler) is a running race held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)?
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Central Green. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)

Oct 14, 2026

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