Central Green, Philadelphia PA
Wednesday, October 15th, 2025
The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)
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!
Event Details
- Date: 2025-10-15
- Location: Central Green, Philadelphia, PA
- Start Time: 11:30 AM
- Registration: Free for both 5K and 1 Miler
Health & Wellness Expo
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. To date, we have confirmed:
- Confirmed Participants: AVE Living, URBN, Courtyard Marriott, Rothman Orthopaedics, Skechers, Yankee Line, and Vincera.
- Partnership: WMMR on their Camp Out for Hunger campaign for Philabundance.
- Special Guests: Preston Elliot and Steve Morrison from WMMR’s Preston & Steve Show.
Special Features
This year, we will be offering a 5K and 1 Miler, with all participants receiving Navy Yard 5K-branded swag. Plus, it is the 25th Anniversary of the Navy Yard, so we are making it an extra special party!
Sponsors
Our sponsors have come through in a big way this year:
- Platinum Sponsor: AVE Living will be hosting the awards ceremony post-race.
- Chip Timing: URBN has graciously agreed to sponsor chip timing for this year’s 5K, provided by Road & Trail Events.
- Course Water Stop: Sponsored by Courtyard Marriott, with volunteers from their Bridges from School to Work program.
- New Partner: Skechers will be offering a demo of their new athletic line and a raffle to win a pair of Skechers.
Post-Race Celebration
After the race, we’ll celebrate with awards, music, and refreshments! Don’t forget to bring your lunch money for that week’s food trucks to fuel your post-race party. The following trucks will be there:
Additional Information
- Course Measurement: The course is not officially measured, so may not be an exact 5K (or mile).
- Team Registrations: All registrants will be asked to join a team representing their corporate group. There will be a special prize for the largest corporate team.
- Bag Check: Available during the run for your convenience.
See you on the 15th! For more information, visit The Navy Yard 5K Official Page.
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