Categories: Events

Philly 5Ks for a Cause: Boxers’ Trail & WXPN

We know how much y’all love running. Here’s a few upcoming 5Ks you can participate in for good causes:

Boxers’ Trail Run

Boxers’ Trail Run: September 13th at 9:30 AM.

Fairmount Park Conservancy, Parks & Rec a diverse group of community partners organized the race in order to activate one of the most historic, beautiful and under utilized trails in the city. The East Fairmount run taking off from Mander Rec Center benefits Mander Recreation Center, as well as trail maintenance and restoration.

Register online – at $20, it’s a bargain!

WXPN 5K Run

WXPN 5K Run for Musicians on Call: October 5th at 8:30 AM

Support Musicians On Call, delivering the healing power of music to patients and families in the Delaware Valley. The $40 entry fee includes an official T-shirt and entry to a post-run dance party at World Cafe Live.

Register online.

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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