Rocky 5K Fun Run - To support Children's Access to Both Parents
- Date Mon 27th April 2026
- Time 6:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the Rocky 5K Fun Run on Monday, April 27, 2026, in the heart of Philadelphia! This exciting in-person event is open to everyone who wants to make a difference for children and families while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere. Participants will gather at Geno's in South Philly at 6:00 AM and embark on a scenic route to the Philadelphia Art Museum, covering approximately 5K. This run is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness around crucial issues like parental alienation and the need for children to maintain healthy relationships with both parents.
Not only will you have the chance to run alongside Bob, the founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, but you'll also connect with fellow participants at the Art Museum afterwards. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee as you engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges families face within the court system and contribute to real change. Every dollar raised supports vital projects that promote children's rights and advocate for fair family court practices. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring movement to support children's access to both parents!
Not only will you have the chance to run alongside Bob, the founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, but you'll also connect with fellow participants at the Art Museum afterwards. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee as you engage in meaningful conversations about the challenges families face within the court system and contribute to real change. Every dollar raised supports vital projects that promote children's rights and advocate for fair family court practices. Lace up your running shoes and be part of this inspiring movement to support children's access to both parents!
Organiser's Description
This is an in-person run open to anyone who wants to take action for children and families while showing up in the community. Participants will run together through Philadelphia in support of a national mission to protect childrens relationships with both parents.
This run is part of a larger effort to complete 50 half marathons in 50 statesone each monthraising awareness around parental alienation, family court practices that separate children from loving parents, and the urgent need for children to have reasonable access to both parents.
Event Details
Meet at Genos in South Philly at 6:00 AM on Monday, 4/27
Run route: Genos -> Philadelphia Art Museum (approx. 5K distance)
Geno's - 1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphis Art Museume - 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
This is an unofficial, unsanctioned run. There will be no road closures or city accommodationsparticipants are responsible for their own safety and should follow all traffic laws.
Runners will have the opportunity to run alongside the founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, Bob, and connect at the Art Museum following the run. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to continue the conversation over coffeecreating space for real dialogue, connection, and community.
Parental alienation and unnecessary parent-child separation cause long-term emotional, psychological, and developmental harm. This run exists to bring visibility to that harm and to advocate for fair, child-focused family court outcomes.
All funds raised from this event go directly to advancing the mission of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter. Contributions support our first-year strategic goals, including building a national advisory board of legal and mental health professionals, launching a public awareness campaign focused on childrens right to both parents, publishing research and data that highlight custody trends and the impact of parental alienation, developing educational resources for families navigating the court system, and expanding outreach to grow a strong, engaged national support base.
Your support helps lay the foundation for long-term reform, credible advocacy, and meaningful change for families across the country.
This run is part of a larger effort to complete 50 half marathons in 50 statesone each monthraising awareness around parental alienation, family court practices that separate children from loving parents, and the urgent need for children to have reasonable access to both parents.
Event Details
Meet at Genos in South Philly at 6:00 AM on Monday, 4/27
Run route: Genos -> Philadelphia Art Museum (approx. 5K distance)
Geno's - 1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Philadelphis Art Museume - 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
This is an unofficial, unsanctioned run. There will be no road closures or city accommodationsparticipants are responsible for their own safety and should follow all traffic laws.
Runners will have the opportunity to run alongside the founder of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter, Bob, and connect at the Art Museum following the run. Afterward, there will be an opportunity to continue the conversation over coffeecreating space for real dialogue, connection, and community.
Parental alienation and unnecessary parent-child separation cause long-term emotional, psychological, and developmental harm. This run exists to bring visibility to that harm and to advocate for fair, child-focused family court outcomes.
All funds raised from this event go directly to advancing the mission of Mothers and Fathers Truly Matter. Contributions support our first-year strategic goals, including building a national advisory board of legal and mental health professionals, launching a public awareness campaign focused on childrens right to both parents, publishing research and data that highlight custody trends and the impact of parental alienation, developing educational resources for families navigating the court system, and expanding outreach to grow a strong, engaged national support base.
Your support helps lay the foundation for long-term reform, credible advocacy, and meaningful change for families across the country.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Mini Boxing Gloves
Mon 27th April 2026 (6:00AM EDT)
$27.50
This is an unsanctioned event; there will be no accommodations from the city of Philadelphia. This means that there will be no escorts or road closures. The founder will be running a pace of roughly 11 min/ mile to accommodate and stay with the crowd.
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1219 S 9th St, Philadelphia, 19147, PA, United States
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