Love Run Philadelphia

Racing it

1. 01

   Loop Checkpoints

   The course is a loop, so you'll repeat sections. Use those repeats as mental checkpoints and tell spectators they can see you more than once.

   From the layout

2. 02

   Cold Spring Half

   Typical race-day temperature is 5.7°C. Plan gloves and a disposable layer, and keep it on until you're warm.

   From the temperature

3. 03

   Half Marathon Effort

   This is a half marathon. Settle into half-marathon effort from the start rather than racing a shorter distance.

   From the distance

4. 04

   March 21 Build

   Race day is March 21, 2027. Build winter miles for a spring half, and because the course is a loop, you start and finish in the same area.

   From the race date, layout

In Philadelphia

• Race Day Getting Around

  Philadelphia's transit and walking are easier than driving on race morning; street closures are common downtown.

• Spectator Spots

  Spectators can usually watch near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, both close to Center City.

• Recovery Strolls

  For recovery, walk the Schuylkill River Trail or relax in Fairmount Park; Center City's flat grid is good for an easy stroll.