{"id":659896,"date":"2026-03-16T14:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/659896\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T14:54:13","slug":"run-the-sandy-sprint-5k-at-the-navy-yard-this-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/659896\/","title":{"rendered":"Run the Sandy Sprint 5K at the Navy Yard this April"},"content":{"rendered":"

Runners looking for a spring race in Philadelphia can sign up for the Sandy Sprint Philadelphia 5K Run\/Walk, which returns to the Navy Yard on Saturday, April 25.<\/p>\n

The event takes place at the Marine Parade Grounds, 4747 S. Broad St. An opening ceremony begins at 7:40 a.m., and the 5K starts at 8:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Participants can run or walk the course, and dogs are welcome. Registration costs $40 for adults, $30 for children under 12 and $55 for participants bringing a canine companion.<\/p>\n

The morning will include Philadelphia-themed entertainment to energize runners and spectators, including appearances by a Ben Franklin impersonator, a Rocky lookalike and the Mummers Fralinger String Band. The Positive Movement Drumline and Philly Girls Jump are also scheduled to perform.<\/p>\n

The race supports the Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, which funds ovarian cancer research. The organization is marking its 25th anniversary in 2026 and says it has raised more than $6.4 million for research.<\/p>\n

Sandy Sprint 5K<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Saturday, April 25
Navy Yard Marine Parade Grounds
4747 S Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19112<\/p>\n

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