We’re back! Once again, the South Philly Striders and Fishtown Beer Runners run the streets of South Philly to enjoy the holiday lights. The 14th Annual SPS & FBR Holiday Lights Run will be on Thursday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. (note the earlier time) at Marconi Plaza (southwest corner of Broad Street and Oregon Avenue). The run ends at American Sardine Bar (18th and Federal Street).
18th Street will be closed to vehicular traffic until 8:30 p.m. American Sardine Bar will have two outdoor beer stations, heaters, a firepit, and porta potties. Please bring cash, as it will be CASH ONLY for the event.
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 Marconi Plaza or if you would rather donate online, click the following:
https://secure.philabundance.org/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app315b?6697.donation=form1&df_id=6697&mfc_pref=T&fbclid=IwAR24I1YuzLu9yX5q0zI0AjQN5ZnlxVxzj2cPs-J4WLnBOM6Sb58lEq-LhPA&NONCE_TOKEN=2F75700625E8B9577A856238380BE73F
Feel free to wear bells, lights, and holiday costumes. All paces are welcome.
The route is 4.0 miles. Click here for the cue sheet:
http://www.southphillystriders.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/2021-Holiday-LIghts-Run-Route.pdf
and here for the
MapMyRun map:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4751220277
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 Broad and Oregon?
• SEPTA: The Broad Street Line stop at Oregon lets off at Marconi Plaza.
• Uber/Lyft
• Run or walk
• Bike or drive: You may consider biking or driving to American Sardine Bar ahead of the run and then take the Broad Street Line down to Oregon and to the start.
We do not recommend biking to the start or parking at Marconi Plaza 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 Federal is four blocks away from the bar.
• Uber/Lyft
• Run or walk
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!
DISCLAIMER:
By participating in this event/run, you acknowledge that running can be a dangerous sport and that you alone are responsible for your safety and/or actions. You should ensure that you are physically fit enough to participate in this run. The organizers and the running location are not liable for your safety and/or actions. Also, if you’re not feeling well, we ask that you refrain from attending, for everyone’s interest.