*NEW START LOCATION AND ROUTE
It is the time of year again when the South Philly Striders and Fishtown Beer Runners run the streets of South Philly to enjoy the holiday lights. The 12th Annual run will be on Thursday, December 12, at 7 p.m. at Capitolo Playground (9th and Passyunk, across from Geno’s). PLEASE enter Capitolo on the 9th Street entrance, which is located in the middle of 9th between Wharton Street and Reed Street.
The run ends at Victory Beer Hall at XFINITY Live! (11th and Pattison). Victory Beer Hall will have its late night menu available and there will be $5 beer specials. REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR IDs.
As is tradition with the Holiday Lights Run, we are having a food drive to benefit Philabundance. Please bring canned and other non-perishable food to Columbus Square or if you would rather donate online, click the following:
http://phlb.convio.net/site/Donation2?df_id=6259&mfc_pref=T&6259.donation=form1
Last year, we collected 430 pounds in food donations and $1,005.00 in online donations!
Feel free to wear bells, lights, and holiday costumes. All paces are welcome.
The route is 3.9 miles. Click here for the cue sheet:
http://www.southphillystriders.com/2019-holiday-lights-run-route/
and here for the MapMyRun map:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2797651318
PLEASE ENTER Capitolo Playground on 9th Street and Passyunk.
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Please obey traffic rules and ONLY cross streets, particularly Broad Street or Oregon Avenue, on green lights. We do not want any accidents or having drivers annoyed at us for crossing on red lights.
ANOTHER IMPORTANT NOTE: Please respect the neighborhood. Observe areas where there are signs to stay off the grass.
FAQs
How do I get to the start at 9th and Passyunk?
• SEPTA: The Broad Street Line stop at Ellsworth/Federal is five blocks from the start. Several SEPTA bus routes, including the 45 and the 4, let off on Wharton. Check out SEPTA’s website for a route that works best for you.
• Uber/Lyft
• Run or walk
• Bike or drive: You may consider biking or driving to XFINITY Live! ahead of the run and then take the Broad Street Line up to Federal and to the start.
We do not recommend biking to the start or parking at Capitolo Playground because the destination bar is a couple of miles away.
What are options to get home from the destination bar?
• SEPTA: The Broad Street Line stop at AT&T is a couple of blocks from XFINITY Live!
• Uber/Lyft
• Run or walk
Will there be drink specials?
Yes, there are $5 selected draft specials.
I’m injured, don’t run, work late, etc. can I still come to the bar?
Yes, all are welcome!
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR ID!