Keep the Parade Running 5K Run/1 Mile Fun Walk

By signing up for this event, you'll support the 4th of July celebration in Glenside, hosted by the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association (GGPA)! This day includes fun events from morning to night—including our parade, which has been a community tradition for over 120 years. We need your help to keep our cherished parade and beautiful fireworks display a part of the Greater Glenside area for generations to come. All proceeds from your participation in 'Keep the Parade Running' will ensure the continuation of this time-honored Glenside 4th of July event. We can't wait to see you there!

Both the run and walk will start and finish at the North Penn VFW Post 676 of Glenside, located at 2519 Jenkintown Road, Glenside, PA. The run will take two loops through the scenic streets of Glenside. A few rolling hills throughout the course will provide just enough of a challenge to satisfy any level of runner.

AND THIS RACE IS THE EXCLUSIVE WAY TO QUALIFY FOR 'FASTEST ON THE FOURTH' RACE ON JULY 4! 

The top 25 runners in each gender category will qualify for the 'Fastest on the Fourth' sprint race (approximately 1.4 miles), held immediately before the annual Glenside parade on July 4, 2025. Runners that qualify will run the parade route, get cheered on by fans all along the race, and officially kick off the Grand, Glorious, Patriotic July 4th parade!

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ENTRY:              
$30.00 if registered by March 23rd to receive a race shirt. The fee for entrants registered after March 23rd, including Race Day, is $35.00. Shirts may be available to those registering after March 23rd depending on availability.  

AWARDS:
Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall runners in each gender category. Age group award medals (top runner in each gender category) will also be presented.

RESULTS:
The race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Company - results will be found at www.brynmawrracing.com immediately following the race. 

TEAMS:
We will once again be offering team registrations, which will offer a discounted rate until race day! So grab your friends/family and start a team! Teams may consist of any combination of runners/walkers, but must contain at least 5 members. 

This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds.