PHL5K On the Runway starts at 8:00 AM, giving traveling runners a reasonable window to arrive in Philadelphia the night before. This free 5K takes place at 8375 Enterprise Ave. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 12, 2026. The zero entry fee removes a common barrier for athletes testing their fitness or logging a race during a busy season. Early start times work well for runners who want to complete their effort and have the rest of the day available for travel or recovery. Check in early to secure parking and avoid last-minute logistics stress before the gun.
From the Race Organizer
OFFICIAL SPONSORSHIP AND DONATION PAGE OF THE PHL5K ON THE RUNWAY RUN/WALK EVENT. To register for the race, visit https://phl.org/phl5k . Corporate and Organization Sponsorship Program details below. Steps to Sponsor: Use the DONATE button above to Sponsor/Donate. Enter your donation amount that aligns with desired Sponsorship Level. Click “Other” in the “On Behalf Of” section. Enter your organizations name. Once you complete your donation, you will be contacted by someone on the Sponsorship Program Team with more information. Note to Sponsors - After you donate, you will be contacted with more information on how to submit your company logo and additional details regarding your sponsorship. Corporate Sponsorship - $600 Sponsor’s logo will appear on our Race Day Banner Sponsors will be listed on the PHL.org Official Race Website Sponsors will be featured in LinkedIn and other Social Media posts thanking our sponsors and providing and providing sponsor websites and company/organization information Sponsor's logo will appear on the official Race Day T-Shirt FLASH OFFER - Commit by August 1 for sponsor's company logo to be included on the official race day t-shirt! Non-profit Organizations, DBE Firms, and Government Agencies - Donation of Any Size All benefits of the Corporate Sponsorship Pacesetter Sponsor (Limited Availability) - $1,100 All benefits of the Corporate Sponsorship Additional sponsor promotion on Social Media Two free race entries Plus, Sponsor’s logo will appear on one of our Race Pacesetters – visible before, during, and after the race Gold Corporate Sponsor (Limited Availability) - $1,600 All benefits of the Pacesetter Sponsorship (limited availability) Advertisement at a specific aspect of the race, like the Water Station, the Start/Finish Line, the Post-Race Nutrition Station, etc. Sponsors will be featured on a “Brought to you by:” sign Company information shared with all participants prior to the start of the race. Two free race entries Sponsor table for advertising purposes at the Registration Tent Premier Corporate Sponsor - "Crawl the Runway" Sponsor (Limited to Two Sponsors) - $2,600 All benefits of the Gold Corporate Sponsorship (limited availability) Exclusive sponsorship of the March of Dimes “Crawl the Runway” kid zone, which includes special signage at the March of Dimes booth. The “Crawl the Runway” kid zone will feature a miniature runway play area for kids attending the event. For more information, please reach out to Darren D'Achille - ddachille@jmt.com.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 12.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Philadelphia, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is PHL5K On the Runway – Sponsors and Donors 2026 — Philadelphia, PA?
PHL5K On the Runway – Sponsors and Donors 2026 — Philadelphia, PA takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Where is PHL5K On the Runway – Sponsors and Donors 2026 — Philadelphia, PA held?
PHL5K On the Runway – Sponsors and Donors 2026 — Philadelphia, PA is held at 8375 Enterprise Ave. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Where can I find hotels near PHL5K On the Runway – Sponsors and Donors 2026 — Philadelphia, PA?
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