The Lookin For A Cure Philadelphia 5K is a 5K event, held at Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row. The start and finish are located by the Kelly Drive Bike Path. The race takes place on a Saturday morning, beginning with registration at 7 AM, the start at 8 AM, and awards and announcements at 10 AM. A virtual 5K option is available for those wishing to support the event remotely.
A Cure In Sight organizes this race to fund research for ocular melanoma, a rare eye cancer diagnosed in approximately 3,000 U.S. individuals annually, affecting about 6 in a million people. The course follows the Kelly Drive Bike Path. The event offers practical amenities: free parking near the start, an aid station, finisher medals, commemorative bibs, downloadable photos, and official times with age-group placements. Participants include families, friends, teams, fundraisers, walkers, and runners. Net proceeds support research projects and patient support programs via A Cure In Sight’s collaborations with ocular melanoma researchers and physicians.