The Loop Race

🏃‍♀️ The Loop Race Overview

• Date: 2025-12-07
• Location: 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA
• Race URL: The Loop Race
• Event Type: Hybrid event with virtual option

🎉 Race Experience Enhancements

• Live Tracking: Track your progress in real time using the RACEJOY APP.
• Chip Timed Splits: Get updates at ~2.5 mile, turnaround, and ~6 mile marks.
• Virtual Cheers: Friends and family can send encouragement during the race.
• More Information: Additional details available HERE.

🏞️ Course Details

• Distance: Traditional 8.4 miles on a scenic recreational path around the Schuylkill River.
• Course Type: Out and back course due to bridge construction.
• Historic Sites: Passes East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, and Boat House Row.
• Terrain: The course is almost entirely flat and free of traffic.

💰 Beneficiary Information

• Proceeds: Benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park.
• Cross Country Courses: Supports the Belmont Plateau Cross Country courses.
• Community Impact: Used by thousands of cross country runners.
• Refund Policy: Please note that there are no refunds.

📋 Course Maps

• Modified Out and Back 2023 Course Map: View Here
• Original Course Map: View Here

🎖️ Awards and Packet Pickup

• Packet Pickup: Begins at 8 am on race day, with no prerace pickup.
• Awards: Cash awards for top 3 overall male, female and nonbinary finishers.
• Course Record Bonus: $250 for breaking the course record (40:08 male / 47:02 female).
• Age Group Awards: Awarded in ten-year increments.

🌐 Virtual Event Details

• Virtual Experience: Run the Loop Race distance anywhere between 11/5/24 to 12/8/24.
• Racejoy App: Track your race and receive virtual cheers.
• Results Submission: Submit times through your runsignup account, email, or text.
• Swag Shipping: Race swag will be shipped anywhere in the country.

📜 Results Archive

• Historical Results: Check results before 2012 1972-2011.