March of Dimes Run for Babies
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March of Dimes Run for Babies

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States View on map
Apr 17, 2027 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

Run for Babies raises critical funds to support the mission of the March of Dimes; leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies     

Location:              
The Navy Yard

7:00 AM Run for Babies Registration

7:45 AM Run for Babies Program

8:00 AM Run for Babies Begins

9:15 Program

9:30 Walk Begins

Awards:                
Overall and Age Groups

Race Results:        
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions: Contact: Seth Hall Seth.Hall@lioinsurance.com or Michelle Caccioppoli at MCaccioppoli@marchofdimes.org 

Pick your distance

Running

Run for Babies 5k

Apr 17, 2027 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Run for Babies 10k

Apr 17, 2027 10K 8:00 AM
$45.00
Open

Superhero Sprint at March for Babies Presented by Nemours Children's Health

Superhero Sprint is a kids “fun run” that puts the March of Dimes “mission in motion”. Open to children aged (approx.) 1-10 years old, and especially NICU graduates! Superhero Sprint participant will receive a branded Nemours Children's Health cape while supplies last, and the opportunity to run in the Superhero Sprint! Our Superhero Sprint will take place at 8:45am, keep an ear out for announcement on when to line up. Please note: By providing your email, you agree to receive emails from Nemours Children's Health about services and events. You may unsubscribe at any time. View our Privacy Policy.

Apr 17, 2027 Superhero Sprint at March for Babies Presented by Nemours Children's Health 8:00 AM
Free
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 15 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Philadelphia, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 11.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 22.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 9.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 23.0°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
19.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
63.2%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on April 17, 2027 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on April 17, 2027 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
13h 21m

The sun rises at 6:19 AM and sets at 7:40 PM local time (EDT) in Philadelphia on April 17, 2027 — 13h 21m of daylight.

Course

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  • 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, 127 Philadelphia events

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