Aniridia 5K & 1 Mile Family Walk
About this race
Welcome to the 14th Annual Aniridia 5k Fun Run and 1 Mile Family Walk.
100% of the net proceeds from the event will benefit Overbrook School for the Blind ("OSB"). OSB was founded in 1832 in Philadelphia with a mission is develop and deliver education (Pre-K through 12) that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, so they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fufiling lives. More information about OSB can be found on their website: www.obs.org
The in-person 5K walk will begin in the Wissahickon Hills section of Roxborough and traverse through the Wissahickon Valley Park, where you will enjoy a scenic journey along the Wissahickon Creek "the Crick".
Virtual 5K & 1 Mile Walk: For all friends Simply, Run, Hike or Walk at any location you choose (beach, hiking path, park, treadmill or around your neighborhood) on September 19 2026. Anyone can join the fun, have your family and friends join you for a fun-filled virtual event, send us your pics and support a great cause!
Make sure follow us on instagram: @ANIRIDIARUNNING and facebook: @ANIRIDIARUNNINGCLUB
Each registered/paid participant will receive the official 2026 Aniridia 5K T-Shirt and other race giveaways - shirt/size guaranteed if registered by 9/1/2026
2026 REGISTRATION FEES:
ADULT REGISTRATION: $25 (Run) | $20 (Walk)
KIDS REGISTRATION (10 yrs old and under) - $10 (Run or Walk)
Pick your distance
Running
2026 Aniridia 5K Run
2026 Aniridia Kids Run/Walk (ages 0 - 10)
Walking
2026 Aniridia 1 Mile Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:45 AM and sets at 7:03 PM local time (EDT) in Philadelphia on September 19, 2026 — 12h 17m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 129 Philadelphia events
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