Events
Parking
Parking is free. Please park in Lot V or Lot W!
The Start/Finish Line is located in Lot E. Please allow yourself time to get from your car to the start of the race. There is also going to be an influx of traffic in and around the Sports Complex on October 4. Please plan accordingly for arriving and departing!
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Description
Get ready to RUN FOR YOUR LIFE! 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. If you claim your regular season ticket by Oct. 1, you will also receive a ticket to the Oct. 4 preseason game! Virtual participants can purchase Flyers home game tickets for a discounted rate.
Kids 12 and under can be registered at a discounted rate.
*Ticket redemption information will be communicated in mid-August.
Flyers Home Game options include:
- October 16 at 7 PM vs. Winnipeg Jets
- October 18 at 7 PM vs Minnesota Wild
- October 20 at 7 PM vs. Seattle Kraken
- October 30 at 7 PM vs. Nashville Predators
- November 2 at 7 PM vs. Calgary Flames
Packet Pick Up
If you missed Packet Pick Up, there will be limited day-of Packet Pick Up in Lot E prior to the beginning of the race. Please plan to arrive by 6:30 AM if you need to get your packet.
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DAY OF TIMELINE
6:30 AM Gates Open!
7:20 AM Roads Close
7:50 AM Opening ceremonies
8:00 AM Confetti cannons pop!
9:30 – 10:00 AM Awards and closing ceremony remarks
NEW THIS YEAR: 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!
Due to multiple events happening within the Sports Complex on October 4, traffic will be heavy. Please plan accordingly for arrivals and departures.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor:
Official Sustainability Partner:
Official Pace Car Sponsor:
Official Cake Sponsor:
Thank you to our additional sponsors!
Interested in Gritty 5K sponsorship opportunities? Email Flyers Charities at CSCharities@comcastspectacor.com.
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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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