West Philly Runners: WPR e-jawn: February 7th

Some Words from the Management

We won the Super Bowl!

This week's runs end at Pasqually's!

Upcoming Sports Jawns

Bibs, Beers, Back on My Feet - Wednesday, February 7

I know it overlaps with our weekly run, but this is a good cause!

Meet Back on My Feet Philadelphia at City Hall for a 5k run ending at the new Yards Brewery where we will offer $20 bibs to the Back on My Feet 5-Miler (see below) on Saturday, March 24th.

All runners will get their first beer for $4. We will also be raffling off some awesome prizes included a free 5-Miler bib.

BOMF 5-Miler - Saturday, March 24

The Stroehmann Bakeries Back on My Feet 5-Miler is a race to get you prepared for your best Blue Cross Broad Street Run finish yet! If you are an experienced runner, looking to run your first race ever, or would like to improve on your running, set your calendar for Saturday, March 24th at 8:00 AM. Back on My Feet is committed to building a stronger and healthier community. The Stroehmann Bakeries Back on My Feet 5-Miler helps to provide support to our services to improve the self-sufficiency of those experiencing homelessness. All proceeds from the race will benefit the local BoMF Philadelphia Chapter.

The 5-Miler team with the most participants will receive:

Personal port-a-potty
Personal tent
Table full of spreadables to accompany your post-race bread (Nutella, jam, PB, fluff, etc.)

D onor Dash - Sunday, April 15

Since 1996, Gift of Life Donor Program, together with their dedicated volunteers, has hosted the Donor Dash to promote organ and tissue donation. The Dash celebrates the life-saving power of donation and honors all of the donors who give others a second chance at life.

The popular annual event, which attracts more than 12,000 people from throughout the tristate region, raises essential funds to educate the community about the need for more people to register as organ and tissue donors.

26x1 Marathon Relay Challenge - Saturday, May 19

Everyone's favorite team marathon relay is coming up again (in like 4 months, but still)! Get yourself registered! Time is running out (it's not, you have plenty of time)!

All funds raised go to the Woodlands, because they're the best and they're hosting the event again this year!

Run Fest - Sunday, June 3rd

You may have heard of Run Fest or maybe you know it by its old name ODDyssey Half Marathon. Either way, you should know that it's fricken awesome and that you need to get your ass on our team. We are currently leading with largest team...probably because it's December and the race is in June. But regardless! We're super hype! We want you there! There will be costumes! There will be lotsa fun running! And there will be a beer garden with a party tent at the end!