| 36th Annual SCHUYLKILL RIVER LOOP RUN The Oldest Road Race in Philadelphia |
| Also the 8th Annual Kelly Drive Racewalk |
| Sunday November 16th, 2008 Philadelphia Kelly Drive 5k Racewalk: 9:05 am Schuylkill River Loop Run: 9 am Where: Start and Finish at Lloyd Hall, Boathouse Row of Philadelphia (Sedgley and Kelly Dr) Featured Race: The Schuylkill River Loop Run- This 8.4 mile fall classic race follows Philadelphia's most beautiful recreational path's around the Schuylkill River. Started in 1972 by Dave Brier of the Jewish Y, this race has been a local favorite race for 35 years. The course is run on the sidewalk and is self contained the whole way and free of any traffic. The course passes many historic sites including the Rocky statue and the Art Museum steps he made famous, the East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, and Boat House Row. The course is almost completely fast. Schuylkill River Loop Team Championship- Teams composed of unlimited amount of individual registered runners in the 8.4 mile race with the total of the top 3 overall places counted for scoring. Lowest total of top 3 runners win. Runners must enter their team name prior to race. All-male and all-female teams only. Kelly Drive Racewalk- USATF Racewalk rules apply to this race if you are a serious racewalker. This 5k (3.1 mile) race starts and finishes at Lloyd Hall and is an out-and- back course along the Kelly Drive side of the river. It is one of the only officiated contested racewalks in the Philadelphia area. The 5k racwalk is open to fitness walkers also. Amenities: T-Shirts to the first 225 participants, mile markers at 1,3,5,6 miles and 5 mile time given. Water and Gatorade on the course along with music on the course. Course Records: George Buckheit : 40:08 (1981) Jan Yerkes: 47:02 (1982) $250 Bonus to the winner of the race who breaks the Loop Record! Time Bonus: $100 to any male runner under 42:30 and any female runner under 52:00. Awards : Loop Race Awards will be at 10:30 am at Lloyd Hall Overall winner...........................Male/Female........... ..$100 and award 2nd & 3rd Place Overall............Male/Female..............gift certificate and award Master Winner.......................... Male/Female..............gift certificate and award Age Group awards to top 3 in the following : 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70+ Team Championship Top 2 All Men Team and Top 2 All Female Team - Individual and Team Awards. Kelly Drive 5k Racewalk (awards to competitive walkers only) Awards after the race Overall Winner.........................Male/Female..............gift certificate and award Top 2 in the following age groups...19&under, 20-29,30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60-69,70+ Race Benefits: Proceeds of the event will benefit the Fairmount Park System and the Students Run Philly Style Program (Presented by the National Nursing Centers Consortium (NNCC) Race Production: Philadelphia Athletic Charities For Story, Pictures,2007 results go to www.gopacsports.com Race Timing/Official: Fast Cat Sport Productions 2008 RACE RESULTS Registration ; Entry Fees are non refundable 8.4 mile Loop Race: $20 by 11/09/08 $25 after 11/09/08 Kelly Drive Racewalk: $15 by 11/09/08 $20 after 11/09/08 Checks Payable to: Philadelphia Athletic Charities 611 Jamestown Street Philadelphia Pa 19128 Click here to download a race entry form for the Schuylkill River Loop Run Thank you Sponsors Brennan and Associates |
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