About the Run4Heroes
The course begins and ends at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and follows Kelly Drive out to a statue of General Ulysses Grant before turning back. The route runs along the river, and the race carries a specific purpose: honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed in the fight for their country. Runners are encouraged to dedicate their miles to a named fallen hero. The event is untimed.
Parking is available at The Oval, directly in front of the museum, and in the surrounding area. The start area at the museum gives the gathering some room to spread out before the run begins.
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Distances & Start Times
5K8/29/2026 09:00Free
5K8/29/2026 09:00Free
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