Citywide Group Run Honoring Those Affected by Boston Marathon Tragedy – Thursday night, 7 p.m.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by John E.

Philadelphia Runner has coordinated a city-wide run Thursday night on Thursday night to honor those affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy. Bringing everyone in the community together for group runs is the best way for us to show support in a respectful manner.

SPS, Fishtown Beer Runners, West Philly Runners, Fairmount Running Co/ Fairmount Runners and Philadelphia Runner Center City are all taking part. The preliminary plan is to meet at 7 p.m. at various locations throughout the city and then run to meet at City Hall at 7:25 or so with the other groups. From there, we can run towards the Liberty Bell and then the FBR post-run bar (Khyber Pass Pub).

The South Philly meet-up spot is 7th and Bainbridge, where FBR has its South Philly start on Thursday nights. People are encouraged to wear blue and yellow (Boston Marathon colors).  Additional details forthcoming.

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Volunteering at Philabundance – April 6, 2013

Posted on March 24, 2013 by John E.

On Saturday, April 6, 2013, the Fishtown Beer Runners and South Philly Striders will be returning to Philabundance’s South Philadelphia Hunger Relief Center to help sort and pack food.  Orientation is 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m., and volunteering will last until about noon.  The items we pack will be sent to thousands of at-risk families throughout Philadelphia.  Philabundance delivers food to 65,000 low-income residents each week, 23% of which are children and 16% of which are senior citizens.

Many thanks to Len DeProspo for setting up this annual event, and please RSVP on the Facebook event page.

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