New guided run series will spice up your Broad Street training plans!
by Sara Hirschler on March 2, 2018
Meets at the Horticulture Center
Centennial District plus Tea Ceremony
Saturday, 3/10 9:00 - 11:00AM
100 N Horticultural Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131
A 3-5 mile run on the Centennial 5k loop and Parkside Avenues followed by a brief tour and tea ceremony of the one and only Shofuso Japanese House and Garden. This is primarily a road run. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View SiteMeets at Laurel Hill Mansion
Fun run to the Giant Wooden Slide!
Saturday, 3/24 9:00 - 11:00AM
Randolph Drive, East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia PA 19121
A 3-5 mile road and trail run of the Boxers' Trail featuring an opportunity to slide down the Giant Wooden Slide at Smith Memorial Playground (normally only for visiting families). After the run, join us on Laurel Hill Mansion's porch for views of the Schuylkill River. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View SiteMeets at Chamounix Hostel
Trolley Trail Exploration
Saturday, 3/31 9:00-10:30AM
3250 Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19131
A 3-5 mile run along Fairmount Park's Trolley Trail to see a beautiful old Trolley Bridge followed by a look inside Chamounix Hostel and enjoy some refreshments on the porch. This is a trail run. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View SiteMeets at Smith Memorial Arch
Belmont Plateau Trails and a "Whispering Bench"
Saturday, 4/7 9 - 10:30AM
Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19104
This is a 5-6 mile run to check out our Centennial Commons project and parts of the Belmont Plateau trails. The run concludes with a test of the Whispering Bench at the Smith Memorial Arch. This is a road and trail run. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View SiteMeets at the FDR Park Boathouse
FDR Park and American Swedish Museum
Saturday, 4/14 10:30AM - 12:00PM
1500 Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145
A 3-5 mile run in FDR Park with exploration of the nearby Navy Yard (Broad Street finish line). Following the run, explore the American Swedish Historical Museum right near the boathouse. This is a road run. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View SiteMeets at Lloyd Hall
The Cliffs ruins plus a new art installation
Saturday, 4/21 9 - 10:30AM
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130
A 5-6 mile run through East Fairmount Park including a stop over at Sedgley Woods Disc Golf Course to see the ruins of the Cliffs House. Following the run, Kevin will guide you back to Lemon Hill Mansion (across from Lloyd Hall) where an art installation will be on display and open to the public. This is a road and trail run. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View SiteMeets at Cedars House Cafe
Houston Meadow Scenery
Saturday, 4/28 9 - 10:30AM
200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
A 5-6 mile run to see the beautiful trails of the Wissahickon including a scenic route through Houston Meadow. We will finish up at Cedars House Cafe for refreshments and snacks (pay as you go) as we celebrate our last training run and our final week before the Broad Street Run! This is a trail run. You must be a current member or on our Park Champions 2018 team to register.
View Site2018 Broad Street Run!
Sunday, 5/6 at 8AM
The race we've all been training for: The 2018 Broad Street Run! The 10-mile road run starts at Central High School Athletic Field at Broad Street and Somerville Avenue and ends at the Navy Yard in South Philadelphia.
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