National Running Day, held annually on the first Wednesday in June, is a day when runners everywhere declare their passion for running.
Since 2009, the country’s foremost running organizations have worked together to celebrate our sport with thousands of participants on the first Wednesday of June. We 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 are some Philly runs you can participate in on Wednesday, June 3:
Three-Mile Run from Philadelphia Runner University City
Run starts at 6:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Runner in University City (3621 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104). The run will be followed by FREE water ice at Rita’s on 22nd and South. All you have to do is show up, run and they’ll pick up the tab.
Three-Mile Run from Philadelphia Runner Manayunk
Run starts at 6:00 p.m. at Philadelphia Runner in Manayunk (4358 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127). The run will be followed by FREE water ice at Rita’s on Ridge (5420 Ridge Street). All you have to do is show up, run and they’ll pick up the tab.
Navy Yard 5K
The second annual Navy Yard 5k will take place on Wednesday, June 3 at 12:00 noon, rain or shine (League Island Blvd and Crescent Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19112). The race is FREE, but you MUST be an employee at The Navy Yard and register in advance.
November Project
The November Project will be hosting their regular Wednesday morning boot camp at 6:25 a.m. at the Art Museum Steps this week, but on this special day it will include a shoe drive and some brews. But hey, you can also just go for a good long run and call it a day.
For more information on National Running Day, click here.
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