Grow & Walk -A-Thon
- Date Sun 27th July 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Grow & Walk-A-Thon on Sunday, July 27, 2025, in the vibrant community of Philadelphia! This exciting event is the grand finale of the Grow & Walk Philly program, a multi-week initiative aimed at enhancing individual and community health through greening and walking activities. Participants will embark on a 2.9-mile journey that celebrates the West Oak Lane neighborhood, showcasing its beautiful green spaces, local libraries, schools, community gardens, and parks.
The walk kicks off at the West Oak Lane Library and follows Washington Lane, culminating in a lively celebration at Awbury Park, complete with a complimentary lunch for all attendees. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, from beginners to families, and features the support of a personal trainer to motivate and guide participants throughout the experience. Best of all, the Grow & Walk-A-Thon is free for West Oak Lane residents, with a sliding scale fee of $20-$40 for others. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow green thumbs and health enthusiasts while getting fit and having fun in your community!
The walk kicks off at the West Oak Lane Library and follows Washington Lane, culminating in a lively celebration at Awbury Park, complete with a complimentary lunch for all attendees. This inclusive event welcomes everyone, from beginners to families, and features the support of a personal trainer to motivate and guide participants throughout the experience. Best of all, the Grow & Walk-A-Thon is free for West Oak Lane residents, with a sliding scale fee of $20-$40 for others. Don’t miss the chance to connect with fellow green thumbs and health enthusiasts while getting fit and having fun in your community!
Organiser's Description
The 5th Annual Grow & WALK-A-THON is back! As the culminating event of _Grow & Walk Philly [https://www.blackgirlswithgreenthumbs.org/grow-walk-philly] _- a multi-week greening and walking program designed to improve individual and community health - this community wellness event invites neighbors and area residents to have fun will being fit.
Not exactly a 5K (_2.9 miles - close enough!_), the WALK-A-THON will still get your heart rate up, increase appreciation for the West Oak Lane neighborhood and its green spaces, & connect you to other green thumbs, seedfolks, and health enthusiasts.
During the walk neighborhood highlights will include green assets throughout the neighborhood including a library, school, front yard gardens, rec center and a park.
The Grow And Walk- A-Thon begins at the West Oak Lane Library and will be a simple walk starting on one of the main thoroughfares in Northwest Philadelphia - Washington Lane. The walk/run will end at Awbury Park where there will be a group celebration and complimentary lunch.
This low profile walk/run is ideal for beginners, leisure walkers, and families. You won't want to miss it, there will even be a personal trainer on-site to help coach everyone through!
_GROW & WALK - A-THON _IS FREE TO WEST OAK LANE RESIDENTS AND SLIDING SCALE FOR ALL OTHERS PARTICIPANTS.
_We ask that people living outside of West Oak Lane pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate._
* Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance.
* Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally.
Not exactly a 5K (_2.9 miles - close enough!_), the WALK-A-THON will still get your heart rate up, increase appreciation for the West Oak Lane neighborhood and its green spaces, & connect you to other green thumbs, seedfolks, and health enthusiasts.
During the walk neighborhood highlights will include green assets throughout the neighborhood including a library, school, front yard gardens, rec center and a park.
The Grow And Walk- A-Thon begins at the West Oak Lane Library and will be a simple walk starting on one of the main thoroughfares in Northwest Philadelphia - Washington Lane. The walk/run will end at Awbury Park where there will be a group celebration and complimentary lunch.
This low profile walk/run is ideal for beginners, leisure walkers, and families. You won't want to miss it, there will even be a personal trainer on-site to help coach everyone through!
_GROW & WALK - A-THON _IS FREE TO WEST OAK LANE RESIDENTS AND SLIDING SCALE FOR ALL OTHERS PARTICIPANTS.
_We ask that people living outside of West Oak Lane pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate._
* Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance.
* Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally.
Races
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West Oak Lane Resident
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
The Grow And Walk - A-Thon is FREE to West Oak Lane and other area residents living in the 19138 or 19126 zip codes Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch. -
Sliding Scale - Low
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
We ask that people living outside of 19138 or 19126 pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch. -
Sliding Scale - Mid
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
We ask that people living outside of 19138 or 19126 pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch. -
Sliding Scale - High
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th July 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
We ask that people living outside of West Oak Lane pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch.
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