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Sat September 26, 2026
Philadelphia, PA 19148 US
Grab your best orange fur! This run/walk is going to be packed with fun stops across 3.1 miles!
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Events

September 26, 2026

Gritty 5K

Price: $55
Time: 7:30AM EDT 11:00AM EDT
Walk or run 3.1 miles of fun to support Flyers Charities!

VIRTUAL Gritty 5K

Price: $55
Walk or run from anywhere in the world to support Flyers Charities!

Description

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. 

*Flyers Home Game ticket redemption information will be communicated in August. 

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Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick-Up details will be communicated shortly!

Parking

Parking is free. Specific lots will be communicated soon!

Day of Deets

DAY OF TIMELINE

6:30 AM                           Gates Open! 

7:30 AM                           Roads Close  

8:10 AM                           Line up in the corrals (walkers, please line up behind those who are running)

8:20 AM                           Opening ceremonies

8:30 AM                           Confetti cannons pop! 

9:45 – 10:15 AM              Awards and closing ceremony remarks

 

FanFest & Start/Finish Line is located in Lot E!

• Stop by our Get Grittifed with West station to finish off your costume with orange accessories!

• Purchase your Itty Bitty Grittys at the Merchandise Station and stop by the 11th Street Store to gear up for the season. 10% of proceeds go to Flyers Charities!

• Check out our sponsor tables for snacks and takeaways and visit our nonprofit partners.

• Meet up with other runners and take photos at the photobooth!

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Presenting Sponsor:

Official Sustainability Partner:

Thank you to our additional sponsors!

 

 

Interested in Gritty 5K sponsorship opportunities? Email Flyers Charities at CSCharities@comcastspectacor.com.

FAQs

Updated FAQs will be available soon. In the meantime, you can email us at CSCharities@comcastspectacor.com

Flyers Charities

A little ditty about Flyers Charities...

Flyers Charities creates strong communities by eliminating financial barriers and reviving play spaces to grow the game of hockey and aiding local families affected by cancer throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

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