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Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary Dash

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

calendar_today 11 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

About the Event

Get ready to celebrate the centennial of the iconic Benjamin Franklin Bridge with a fun 1.5-mile walk/run! This activity will take place on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM, sponsored by 5K Tours.

Join fellow walk and run enthusiasts as we honor 100 years of this historic landmark. This is a non-competitive community event for everyone to enjoy. The route begins on the Philadelphia side of the bridge and finishes in Camden. Walk, jog, or run at your own pace—all ages and abilities are welcome.

All participants will receive a commemorative anniversary sticker, and an optional event T-shirt is available for purchase.

Join us as we celebrate 100 years of connecting Philadelphia and Camden—one step at a time!

Whether you're here for the festival, the fitness, or the amazing views, this event is perfect for everyone looking to make memories in a lively atmosphere. Don't miss out on this unique celebration!

Races Offered

Ben Franklin Bridge 100th Anniversary 1.5 Mile Dash

Jul 11, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 Miles

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Type — Running

timer

09:30

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$0.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Philadelphia.

thermostat Temperature

21.6° / 31.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

23.7° / 32.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Very high

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

70.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

05:45

nightlight Sunset

20:26

About Philadelphia

Learn more about the host city, Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, routinely referred to as Philly, is the birthplace of American democracy. In Independence Hall and in taverns and other locations around the city, the nation's founders planned and launched the American Revolution, which gave birth to the nation. Visitors interested in U.S. history will also discover that it is a city of firsts: the first library (1731), first hospital (1751), first medical school (1765), first national capital (1774), first stock exchange (1790), first zoo (1874), and first business school (1881).