The Loop Race

1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia PA

Sunday, December 8th, 2024

🏃‍♂️The 2024 Loop Race Overview

The 2024 Loop Race will again be a Hybrid Event! We will also offer a virtual option for those who have moved out of the area and want to run the 8.4 mile distance virtually or use the Racejoy App on race day to allow friends and family send you virtual cheers mid race.

📍Location and Course Details

Distance: 8.4 miles fall classic follows Philadelphia's most beautiful recreational path around the Schuylkill River.
Course History: Started in 1972 by Dave Brier of the Jewish Y, this race has been a local favorite “cult” race for 52 years.
Construction Note: Due to bridge construction, the course will not be a true Loop in 2023 but will be an out and back course.
Historic Sites: The course will pass many historic sites including the East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, and Boat House Row.

💰Beneficiaries

Proceeds of the event will benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park, specifically the Belmont Plateau Cross Country courses. Philadelphia Athletic Charities is committed to providing for the upkeep of the Belmont Plateau which is used by thousands of cross country runners.

🏅Awards Information

Awards: Cash awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female and nonbinary winners finishers along with bonuses for breaking the course record.
Age Group Awards: Age group awards will be awarded in ten year increments, starting at 19 and under and peaking at 70+.
Master Awards: Overall male and female masters will also be awarded.
Course Record Bonus: $250 bonuses will be awarded to anyone who breaks the course record (40:08 male / 47:02 female).

📅Packet Pickup

Avoid the long lines of race day and pick up your shirt and bib number at the Bryn Mawr Running Company on Saturday before the race from 10am-3pm. 828 West Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010.

🌐The Virtual Event

For the virtual event, Bryn Mawr Racing/Running Co has been able to recreate the Loop Race experience with our advanced virtual race features. You can run the Loop Race distance ANYWHERE between 11/5/24 to 12/8/24 and get tracked with the Racejoy App. The Racejoy app is provided with your registration fee.

Features: The app will allow you to be tracked during your 'race' along with virtual cheers, mile marks, music and directions.
Results: Once finished, your results will automatically be submitted onto our results pages.
No Phone: Don't want to run with your phone? You can always run the course and submit your times through your runsignup account or by email or text.
Swag Shipping: We will ship the race swag to anywhere in the country!