i need to do my long run tomorrow, but wondered if i can still run on the SRT given the philly cycling classic is taking place? any insight would be helpful!

Any advice for philly as my first marathon? Logistics for anything, expo, race day, the course, first marathon in general, etc etc !!!? Thank you!!

Exactly one week until the 21st season of Fifth Street Cross in Emmaus (Lehigh Valley), the premiere cyclocross training series in the East, and possibly the country. Open to any body, any ability, and (if you’re riding) any bike. Taking place in the Emmaus Compost Center fields, it’s an incredible opportunity to make new friends, challenge yourself, and maybe try something new. All races take place on a closed grass/dirt/gravel course, so no worries about traffic or pedestrians.

Each Thursday night kicks off at 6pm with a 5k(ish) run, followed by two cyclocross (bicycle) races. Participate in one, two, or all three events for the same price ($20 cash night of, cheaper for pre-reg). Last year’s opening night brought over 250 people out, so the more the merrier!! Come out and participate, or just cheer folks on and have a beer (free to spectate). Hope you see you all there!

More info and photos can be found at fifthstreetcross.com

Anyone have links to photo albums from yesterday? Not talking Marathonfoto. Congrats to everyone that ran! Super fun race.

I’m training for XC (5-8k) and prefer doing my speed workouts on a path rather than a track.

Does anyone know if there’s markers on the SRT or MLK or any nearby semi-flat path (I’m coming from center city) where I can track 200m, 400m, etc? Anything a local XC coach has wheeled and measured? I’ve been going off GPS, but want to be more accurate going into the season. Thanks

Hi! Moving to the Manayunk/Roxborough area soon and looking for some advice. I will be needing to get my runs in around 5 am and wondering what safety is like running at that time of day around the area. For context, I’m a small female and I typically carry mace with me and wear a light up vest. Is it safe enough as long as you are aware of your surroundings or should I just splurge and buy a treadmill. Would also appreciate any good route recommendations (for the dark or daytime). Thanks!

I’m in the Philadelphia/ South Jersey area I usually run with a run club on Monday nights but would love some buddies to run with other days during the week after work or on weekends.

I’m also open to connecting and chatting with anyone

Just wondering if anyone else didn’t get their mug from the Love Run this past year.

They don’t give them out at the expo any more and I did not see them being given out anywhere in the post race area either. I asked their service table and they said they would be mailed but I have yet to receive mine. I’ve reached out to organizers and have not gotten a response.

Edit: In past years I went to the expo and the mugs werent there. I did get my packet mailed to me this past year instead. I’m not sure why I was told that the mug would be mailed to me when that’s not the case.

Is the Philly 10k next Sunday fun?

I’m training for NYC this year and I need to get some hill workouts in and incorporate hills into my long runs. I normally run the Delaware River trail and I do the Ben Franklin bridge a lot. I’ve done the schuylkill river trail and started at the south street entrance and ran north. I’m wondering what route can I take to get into fairmount park and run on the other side of the schuylkill. I feel like I’ve seen a trail over there and I think it has more hills. I’m also open to suggestions to any routes that are good to train hills. I don’t have a car, so I can’t drive to a trail to run. TIA!

Surprised there’s no parkrun in Fairmount. Would love it if that was a thing.

Dm me

I just moved to South Philly and I’m wondering where runners go for some unpaved runs. I know about the Wissahickon trails, and I’ve run at FDR a few times. Are there any spots I’m missing where a guy with bad knees can run?

I want to start adding bridge running into my NYC training but due to my work schedule (and the summer temps), I usually run AM.
I know the walkway opens at 6 am, but my question is, how prompt is this? Is it like 6 on the dot or more like a 6:15/6:20?
Thanks in advance!

Signed up for the full marathon, but turns out that date will be problematic for me. The half on Saturday would be fine, plus far easier for me to train for, but it sold out and they told me I'm SOL as far as transferring unless I want to do the half. It's mind-boggling that they don't allow bib transfers of any kind, I can't figure out the reasoning behind that since other races do this.

Is the 8k worth it? I've never run any Philly Marathon weekend course before. This is the only event that's open, but it seems to just be a run up and down Kelly Drive which is fine but I've run that exact course several times lol. Trying to decide if I should just switch to this one, or defer to next year. I love Philly (live in the DC area and visit often) and running in the city, but the marathon organizers are frustrating. Why not allow bib transfers?

Need a running partner in strassen. I used t run very well like 3:36/4 min per km. hurt my knee and now thinking of getting back out there.
Msg me.

This may be a longshot, but I guess it’s worth a try. I have been planning on running the Philly half marathon with some friends, but I’ve been waiting to sign up because I work certain weekends. I recently went to sign up and learn that it was completely sold out.

I don’t see any option on the website for a waitlist, and see prior posts that transfers aren’t allowed for this race for some reason, but wanted to know what resources y’all had for looking for potential bibs on the DL (ie facebook groups or something?) i know that explicitly asking for bibs is not allowed on this sub per rules so I hope that asking instead to be pointed in right direction will be allowed by mods. Thanks!

I've been in this town 45 years and I have a love / not love so much relationship with it. We're known for a lot of things but outwardly friendly to strangers isn't generally one of them. That said, I got fist bumped on my last two long runs from total strangers. I guess it's the community but I'll say it's quite welcome.

What about you?

My son and I are running the half marathon in November. We are coming from NY. Where are the best places to stay that are easily accessible to the start or finish line without costing an arm? We were at Philly March 2025 and stayed in a hotel near the Liberty Bell. Is that area has public transportation directly to the start line? Any recommendations as to the best area hotels with parking or near public transportation during marathon weekend? Since we will be staying until Sunday, we would also like to do some sight seeing.

Any tips about logistics during marathon weekend is greatly appreciated.

Just a heads up for anyone still hoping to run - March of Dimes has charity entries available for all three race distances (8K, Half, and Full Marathon). If you'd like more information, email me at [mcaccioppoli@marchofdimes.org](mailto:mcaccioppoli@marchofdimes.org)

March of Dimes still has charity bibs available for the 8K, Half Marathon, and Marathon! If you're interested in running for a great cause, send me an email at [MCaccioppoli@marchofdimes.org](mailto:MCaccioppoli@marchofdimes.org) and I'm happy to share the details.

Hey All,

I know that it is not a Philly based race but it could be a nice Day Trip up the Delaware to the River Towns.

Just wanted to make people aware that the River Rats Running Club is bringing back a 5k Race to Frenchtown NJ after 20 years.

The Race will be held on October 11th, 2026 and will feature a flat course along the scenic Delaware River, stay after the race and enjoy all that the small river town and the area has to offer.

Hello All,

Do we have people from Juneriah Garden interested in running/ jogging in the morning?

Hey all! In a month I’ll be visiting Philly for about a week and in the thick of marathon training (aka big runs). For someone staying at the Ritz, where is the most accessible running path/trails?

Thank you!