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Special Events & Activities

Every Tuesday after our Tuesday evening run, we meet for drinks/dinner at Bishop's Collar, 24th & Fairmount, at 7:45pm. You don't need to join us for the run to join us at Bishop's Collar.

On Saturdays, we have coffee at Flying Saucer (26th and Brown) after our morning run. Roughly 9:30am Memorial Day to Labor Day, 11am, Labor Day to Memorial Day. Again, you don't need to join us for the run.

We often have parties/picnics/barbecues before and/or after some of the major races in town. Plus we've participated in community/volunteer events, other fitness events, and others. A list of past & future special events is below.

Running-related Events

  • Team entries in local (sometimes non-local) races.
  • Ad hoc runs including the July 4th Ben Franklin Bridge run, New Year's Day Hangover Run, and the Vet's Stadium Implosion Run


Other Active Events

  • Ice-skating at Penn's Landing
  • Skiing at Blue Mountain
  • Soccer / football games including snow football, occasionally with other running clubs

Food & Drink Related

  • Weekly post-run drinks/dinner at Bishop's Collar 7:45pm.
  • Happy Hours at local bars.
  • Pre- and/or post- race parties/barbecues for Broad Street Run, Philadelphia Distance Run, and Philadelphia Marathon.
  • Annual celebratory dinner at a local restaurant.

Community / Volunteer Events

  • Race volunteering for water stops, expos, course marshals, and timing for local races.

Miscellaneous

  • Karaoke nights
  • Beach trips
  • Tours of Philadelphia
  • Theatre nights