Race Lineup for November 22, 2024

Weekly Recap

ICYMI, here is a recap of this week’s newsletters.

• Motivation Monday: Go

• Run Tips Tuesday: 6 tips for mental toughness

• Letty’s Wednesday: 8 Takeaways from the European Running Business Conference

• Run News Thursday: Running hits record participation

• Build Your Community: Why running is important

Philadelphia Marathon Week Preview

The Philadelphia Marathon has sold out! Whether you are running or supporting, here are ways to get involved this weekend. 

• O.P.A.C. Expo on Friday November 22 @ City Winery: REGISTER

  Connect with family and friends at an authentic expo experience.

• Dietz & Watson Philadelphia Half Marathon on Saturday November 23rd @ 7am near the Philadelphia Museum of Art: RACE INFO

• Rothman Orthopaedics 8K on Saturday November 23rd @ 11am near the Philadelphia Museum of Art: RACE INFO

• AACR Philadelphia Marathon on Sunday November 24th @ 7am near the Philadelphia Museum of Art: RACE INFO

• GET HYPE with Swaggahouse Run Club on Sunday November 24 @ Lloyd Hall starting @ 9am: Learn more

Read Philadelphia Marathon FAQ here 

Follow Philadelphia Marathon on Instagram here 

Philadelphia Community Turkey Trots

• FS Investments Turkey Trot on November 28 in Wayne, PA: REGISTER

  Benefits CHOP and the Radnor Township Police K-9 Unit.

• St. Pius X Turkey Trot on November 28 in Broomall, PA: REGISTER

  All proceeds go directly to St. Pius X.

• Fly Like an Eagle Thanksgiving 5K Run/Walk on November 28 in West Chester, PA: REGISTER

  The 3rd annual 5K is held in loving memory of Chuck Concannon.

• Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gobble Wobble 5K on November 28 in Haverford, Spring Valley, Abington and Philadelphia: REGISTER

  Run on thanksgiving morning.

• DELCO Turkey Trot on November 28 in Wallingford, PA: REGISTER

  The race benefits the Nether Providence Elementary School PTO.

• Wild Turkey 5k on November 28 in Downingtown, PA: REGISTER

  Beautiful run in Marsh Creek State Park!

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Destination Marathon: The Philadelphia Love Run

📆 March 30, 2025

📍Philadelphia, PA

Why Run?

The BMW Love Run Philadelphia half marathon combines the great sights of Philadelphia with running! Join thousands from around the nation for an unforgettable weekend to kickoff spring in the city of brotherly LOVE.

Weeks Left To Train: 18 Weeks

Detroit Community Races

• S3 Turkey Trot on November 28 in Detroit, MI: REGISTER

  Dress in costume and join others in a community tradition of over 40 years!

• Gobbler Gallop on November 30 in Milford Township, MI: REGISTER

  Come for the race, stay for the parade!

• Jingle Bell Run on December 8 in Pontiac, MI: REGISTER

  Celebrate the 40th year of Jingle Bell Run that supports the Arthritis Foundation.

Washington DC Community Races

• DC Turkey Trot 5k & Half on November 23 in Washington DC: REGISTER

  Start running before Thanksgiving with a fast, flat 5k & half in the heart of Georgetown near the Nation’s Capital.

• America’s Trot for Hunger on November 28 in Washington DC: REGISTER

  Join a time-honored DC tradition.

• Fairfax Turkey Trot 4 Miler on November 28 in Fairfax, VA: REGISTER

  Support Britepaths and run on Thanksgiving morning.

Bay Area Community Races

• Marina Run Club HOT TROT on November 24 in San Francisco, CA: REGISTER Postponed

  Not your Grandma's Turkey Trot.

• Silicon Valley Turkey Trot 2024 on November 28 in San Jose, CA: REGISTER

  Uplift underserved communities in Silicon Valley.

• Baker Beach 5K on December 8 in San Francisco, CA: REGISTER

  Starts and finish at Baker Beach while running on a mix of paved road, gravel, sand, and wooden bridge.

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