West Philly Runners: WPR weekly deets: September 11

Some Words from the Management

I (Alon, your faithful running email composer) is traveling for the next couple of months so I prepared these emails ahead of time. I'll be including a different throwback photo. This one is from a Woodlands Happy Hour in August 2021 which felt appropriate.

This week's run starts at Clark Park (44th and Baltimore) and ends at the Local 44 Bottle Shop (44th and Spruce).

Upcoming Events

Boxers' Trail 5K - September 14

The Boxers’ Trail 5K is coming up on Saturday, September 14, 2024! This annual event is hosted by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, and the Strawberry Mansion community with the generous support of Philly Races. The 5K takes runners and walkers on the scenic Boxers' Trail route above the Schuylkill River Trail and past East Fairmount Park's historic houses. Proceeds from the event support youth programming at Mander Recreation Center in Strawberry Mansion.

The event begins at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 14th at the Mander Playground (2140 N. 33rd St, at the intersection of N. 33rd St and Diamond St.). Packet pickup and event day registration begin at 8:30 a.m.

Philadelphia Distance Run - September 15

The PDR was founded in 1978 and remains one of the world’s premier Half Marathons. Set on the third Sunday in September, the PDR has long been one of the great fall tune up races going into marathon season and a perfect destination race for a weekend spent in the city of Brotherly Love.

4th Annual Race Home - September 28

The Race HOME, Project HOME's annual 5K and One Mile Walk, raises funds and awareness in support of Project HOME's mission to end and prevent chronic street homelessness in Philadelphia.

Miles for Migraine PA - September 29

Miles for Migraine will host its 12th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Pennsylvania Event hosted in Philadelphia on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, at the Navy Yard. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area. Registration is free!!

All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal. 5K run is professionally timed. Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!