How to celebrate National Running Day in Philadelphia on June 3
Wednesday, June 3, is National Running Day, a coast-to-coast celebration of the wonderful sport of running. Here in Philadelphia, some of the biggest names on our running scene have teamed up to help locals celebrate. Below are the details.
Wednesday, June 3, is National Running Day, a coast-to-coast celebration of the wonderful sport of running. On this day, longtime runners reaffirm their love of running, while beginners kick off a lifetime and life-changing commitment. Organizers encourage runners to join in by planning a run, spreading the running bug to a friend, signing up for a race, or setting a new goal.
Here in Philadelphia, some of the biggest names on our running scene have teamed up to help locals celebrate. The details:
On Wednesday at 6:25 a.m., you can enjoy National Running Day and Philly Beer Week with November Project's second annual Shoes and Brews event.
Meet the November Project crew at the Art Museum for a killer workout on the steps followed by a shoe drive. Show up with a pair of used running shoes (or any shoe, really) to donate and you'll receive a free beer form Jon Lyons of Southern Tier or from Lee Porter of Two Roads. (There will be root beer on hand for non-drinkers and those under the age of 21.) Philadelphia Runner will also give each donator a coupon to use on your next purchase of running shoes at any of their locations. ShoeBox Recycling will be there to tally the weight of your donations and contribute 50-cents per pound of shoes to local non-profits Back on My Feet Philadelphia and Students Run Philly Style.
Also happening on Wednesday, Back on My Feet will host their regular 5:30 a.m. Wednesday run during which, they'll be chalking the streets with #bomf to help spread awareness. They invite you to chalk your team's name on sidewalks and roads throughout the city and/or join in their morning run!
Philadelphia Runner will host two group runs of 3 miles to Rita's for free water ice. Runs will leave at 6 p.m. from their Manayunk store and head to Rita's on Ridge (5420 Ridge Street) and their University City store ending at Rita's on 22nd and South Streets.
Have a question for the On The Run panel? Ask it here or email us. Read more from the On The Run blog »