Thu, Nov 26, 2026

Schuylkill Navy Run

Philadelphia, PA

Opens Oct 14, 2026Annual since at least 2025

5.6 Miles

Entry is $35 now and rises to $45 after Nov 22, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the Schuylkill Navy Run

The course leaves from a boat club on Kelly Drive, works out to Brewery Hill, crosses the Girard Avenue bridge, and turns inland. Past Sweetbriar the pavement ends and the race goes genuinely cross country, through grass, past a monument, along a fence line, and up to a mansion on the plateau before returning to the river. The terrain is hilly and the surface changes underfoot.

This is a club-based rowing community race, so the field is mostly Schuylkill Navy members and affiliates, with a separate guest category for friends and family. The awards ceremony is held at a nearby rowing association after the finish, keeping the morning anchored to the boathouse scene along the drive.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5.6 Miles · 2025 results

201finishers

31:36winner

48:49median

1:20:16cutoff

Top 3: Bill Houston (31:36) · Stephen McLaughlin (33:17) · Jack Higgins (34:28)

The Schuylkill Navy Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5.6 Miles11/26/2026 09:00$35

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Common Questions About the Schuylkill Navy Run

Will I finish last at the Schuylkill Navy Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5.6 Miles field finished slower than 48:49, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:16, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Schuylkill Navy Run a good first 5.6 Miles?

A field of 201 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5.6 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Schuylkill Navy Run?

The 5.6 Miles winner ran 31:36 while the median finisher took 48:49. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the Schuylkill Navy Run?

Join a local run club. Fairmount Running Club, Philadelphia Runner Track Club, Wissahickon Wanderers and others in Philadelphia welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.