Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I join the club?
Just show up and run! You can go here to join our mailing list, but you don't need to be on our mailing list to run with us.
2. Am I too slow to run with you?
This is one of the most common quesions we are asked, and dozens of people who have come to our runs first thought they were the slowest runners in our club before running with us, only to find out at the runs that there are plenty of others who run at their pace. We are an all-skills group. Everybody is always welcome. We can offer encouragement & tips, and you'll get to meet some great people.
3. Are the runs still on in the rain? Snow? Freezing temperatures? Very hot & humid days?
Absolutely! The runs are never canceled.
4. Have the meeting places changed?
Tue/Sat runs have always started & ended at the bottom right of the front steps to the Philadelphia Museum of Art (that is, if you are facing the art museum, we're on the right).

 

5. What are the paces/distances of the group?
This varies based on who comes to a particular run. Everybody, regardless of pace/distance is welcome at every run and we will do our best to pair you together with other runners who are running at your pace/distance.

 

6. Where near the Philadelphia Museum of Art can I park my car?

   • In front of the art museum across the street, the lot is usually free.

• There is a parking lot behind the art museum, right by Lloyd Hall (1/2 mile from where we meet), if you turn at the traffic light.

• You can also turn into the park at this traffic light and park on the street.

• The art musuem parking lot itself is free when the art musuem is not open.

• A little farther down Kelly Drive, in front of the boathouses, there is parking on the side of the road as well as a small parking lot.

• Pennsylvania Ave, which is parallel to Kelly Drive, in front of the huge apartment buildings. There is often parking here. It is free, but there is a four hour limit if you don't live in the area and don't have a permit.

• If this all fails, you can always try the metered spots along the Ben Franklin Parkway.

7. Where can I lock up my bike?
There are railings right by where we meet at the art museum, to which you can lock your bike with a cable or U-lock.
8. Are there any lockers to stash my change of clothes?
Lloyd Hall (1/2 mile from where we meet) has lockers available from 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat/Sun/holidays. Bring your own padlock. These hours may change, so call Lloyd Hall at 215-685-3936 first. Also, some people who drive to our runs are gracious enough to let people put their belongings in their car, but this was worked out on an individual basis.

 

9. Where are the nearest bathrooms? Water fountain?
Both are at Lloyd Hall, 1/2 mile from where we meet.
10. May I join you for the post-run dinners even if I can't make the run?
Of course!