42228_201410manayunk_19oOn Saturday, May 16, Philly’s brand-new Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center will be hosting PLAY Manayunk — an all-day event celebrating recreation, fitness, and fun.

You’re invited to start the day off with the Manayunk Mile, a one-mile fun run right along Main Street starting at 8:00 a.m.  At the end of the race, you can make your way down to the Venice Island amphitheater for the official start of PLAY Manayunk.  Come dressed in your workout best and take part in a Guinness World Record sit-up challenge at 1:00 p.m. or take part in one of the many other outdoor recreation activities going on that day, including: a mini-triathlon, nature walks, kayaking, dragon boating, bike rentals, dance lessons, and much more.

Bring the kids too! There will be a recess area, complete with old-school kid’s games, crafts, a petting zoo, moon bounce, and face painting.  Expand your health, wellness, and environmental knowledge through a lecture series, and take a break to enjoy live music performances. Then, wrap up the afternoon with some healthy offerings from yummy food trucks and a Run to Happy Hour event.  And if you still have energy, grab some grub on Main Street and then head back to Venice Island for movie night!

Here’s a full schedule of the day’s events:

8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
5280 Race Series, Manayunk Mile
Take part in a 1-mile fun run produced by Pattison Sports Group.  Kids and kids at heart can register online to run at 5280RaceSeries.com.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
PLAY Manayunk
A full range of outdoor activities and entertainment on land and water will last throughout the morning and afternoon.  Enjoy nature hikes, yoga classes, kayak and dragon boat rides, dance lessons, old-school kid’s games, crafts, food trucks, music, performances, and more.

1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Guinness World Record Challenge
Help make Philadelphia fitness history! Never Give Up Training and New Balance King Of Prussia are teaming up with us to challenge the current Guinness world record for the most people doing simultaneous sit-ups. Come and bring a friend or nine – teams of 10 or more get a photo op and a chance to win a special prize! Sign up on Eventbrite.

PLAY Manayunk will be held in the amphitheater at Venice Island, just behind Main Street. The event is rain or shine. As it is a recreation and fitness event, make sure you dress in suitable clothing and stay hydrated.

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