2026 Philadelphia 5K

August 9, 2026 • 8 am
Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Marine Parade Grounds
S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19112

Event Details

August 9, 2026 • 8 am

Philadelphia Navy Yard’s Marine Parade Grounds

S Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19112
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Race Day Schedule of Events

7:00 AM Day of Packet Pick Up Begins
7:45 AM Kids Fun Run 100 Meter Dash
8:00 AM 5K Run/Walk Begins
9:30 AM Brain Tumor Survivor Photo
9:45 AM Keeping the Faith, Legacy of Love and Special Recognitions

FAQs

Answers to all your questions about the race.

Team Captain Kit

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Head for the Cure in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia Area Beneficiaries

Funds raised through this event will locally benefit the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, the Global Neurosciences Institute, Temple Health, Cooper Health, Path to Hope, and other national brain cancer programs, education, and initiatives.

Philadelphia 5K Sponsors

To learn more about how to sponsor, please contact natalie@headforthecure.org!

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2026 5K Fundraising

Head for the Cure inspires hope for the community of brain cancer patients, their families, friends, caregivers and other supporters, while celebrating their courage, spirit and energy.

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Recognize a Loved One, Caregiver, or Community Member

Honor an extraordinary individual at the 5K run/walk with one of four special recognitions:

Honor a Caregiver

The Legacy of Love honors a special caregiver, medical professional, or supporter for their integrity, encouragement, determination, and serving others, especially those in need.

Honor a Healthcare Professional

The Healthcare Hero award recognizes heroes in all aspects of healthcare through nominations submitted by colleagues, patients, and their loved ones.

Honor a Survivor

The Keeping the Faith recognition pays tribute to extraordinary individuals who are currently fighting or who have survived a brain tumor, selected from the nominations submitted by their loved ones.

Celebrate a Life

Honor the life and legacy of those courageous souls who valiantly battled brain cancer and the profound impact they have left on the hearts and souls of those fortunate enough to have known them through a Memorial.

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Philadelphia 5K

Help us defeat brain cancer, step by step.

Our 5K run/walk events and other fundraising events and campaigns directly support clinical research and programs.