Sixth Annual Gritty 5K Registration Now Open
Sixth Annual Gritty 5K Registration Now Open
The yearly Fun Run returns on Saturday, October 26. We offer early bird pricing for the first 48 hours. All proceeds will go towards Flyers Charities, contributing to the growth of hockey and supporting families impacted by cancer.
PHILADELPHIA (August 5, 2024) – It’s time to reveal your inner Gritty and start training for the fun run of the year! Today, Flyers Charities officially opened registration for the one and only Gritty 5K presented by Penn Medicine. The sixth annual event, which you can run, walk, or jog, will take place on Saturday, October 26 ahead of the Flyers versus Minnesota Wild game at 1 p.m.
The legendary namesake will host a thrilling opening ceremony, setting the stage for participants to embark on a surprise-filled course, complete with cake! This one-of-a-kind 3.1-mile course begins and concludes at the Wells Fargo Center Complex, taking a detour through FDR Park for an explosion of interactive entertainment. Participants will enjoy beloved activities like karaoke, caking, and ribbon dancing, along with new additions like hula hooping and break dancing.
Whether it’s glitter, fur or googly eyes, fans who flaunt their best fur style will have the best chance of winning the infamous “Best in Fur” award. Other top fits will have the chance to win prizes including Flyers tickets and more. Participants can enhance their look right on-site by getting Gritt-ifed with West Pharmaceuticals to increase their chances of taking home top prizes.
The 2024 Gritty 5K is set to include a traditional in-person race and a virtual race, allowing fans worldwide to participate. Those joining in-person can enjoy a wealth of exciting benefits for a $50 registration fee. These include a newly designed T-shirt, a medal for finishers, and car magnets for the first 1,500 runners. The registration fee for children aged 12 and under is just $45.
Participants can benefit from a special early bird price of $50 for the first 48 hours. Since its establishment in 2018, Gritty5K has been a notable fundraiser, raising more than $750,000 with the assistance of its numerous participants. The funds raised support Flyers Charities’ key initiatives, which include expanding the sport of hockey and helping families impacted by cancer.
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You can now register for the 2024 Gritty 5K!
