Course
Course Map
5K: Due to construction, we will not be utilizing the certified 5K course. The course map for this event can be found here. 1M: The 1 mile route will be a truncated version of the 5K route with participants kept to the sidewalks.
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The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler) 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Start time
- 12:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navy Yard 1M | 1 Mile | Oct 14, 202612:30 PM | Free | – |
| Navy Yard 5K | 5K | Oct 14, 202612:30 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Oct 14.
Online registration closes Oct 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Philadelphia runs 35:35, about 11:27 a mile, based on 47 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:51 and men in 31:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:08 AM, and the Navy Yard 1M starts at 12:30 PM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Central Green, Philadelphia, PA 19112
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results409
finishers
30:14
median (9:44 /mi)
15:24
winning time
44% / 56%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Road and Trail Events) for The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:34 or better, the top quarter in 25:42, and half the field in 30:14; the last tenth came in after 55:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 24:42 | 18:28 |
| 30-39 | 21:00 | 17:42 |
| 40-49 | 25:55 | 20:25 |
| 50-59 | 29:18 | 22:39 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 29:25 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:42, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 14 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- Central Green, Philadelphia, PA 19112Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- Navy Yard 5K Branded Swag Pack
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 14, 2026), 2025 (Oct 15, 2025), 2024 (Oct 16, 2024), 2023 (Oct 11, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is The Navy Yard 5K (and 1 Miler)?
- Wednesday, October 14, 2026, starting at 12:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 409 runners finished the Navy Yard 5K; the median finish was 30:14 and the winner ran 15:24.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:42, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Central Green, Philadelphia, PA 19112.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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!