The Loop Race
- Date Sun 8th December 2024
- Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Price $48.70 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at The Loop Race on Sunday, December 8, 2024, in the heart of Philadelphia! This beloved annual event features a scenic 8.4-mile course that winds around the picturesque Schuylkill River, showcasing Philadelphia's historic landmarks like the East Falls Bridge and Boat House Row. Participants can choose to join in-person or opt for the virtual race, allowing runners from near and far to experience the thrill of the Loop Race.
This year, the event introduces innovative features like live tracking through the Racejoy App, enabling friends and family to cheer you on in real-time, making the race even more engaging. With cash awards for top finishers and age group prizes, there's plenty of motivation to push your limits. Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on the challenge for the first time, the Loop Race promises a fun and rewarding experience while supporting the maintenance of Fairmount Park. Don't miss out on this fantastic race dayโmark your calendars and prepare to run the iconic Loop!
This year, the event introduces innovative features like live tracking through the Racejoy App, enabling friends and family to cheer you on in real-time, making the race even more engaging. With cash awards for top finishers and age group prizes, there's plenty of motivation to push your limits. Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on the challenge for the first time, the Loop Race promises a fun and rewarding experience while supporting the maintenance of Fairmount Park. Don't miss out on this fantastic race dayโmark your calendars and prepare to run the iconic Loop!
Organiser's Description
The 2024 Loop Race will again be a Hybrid Event! We will also offer a virtual option for those who have moved out of the area and want to run the 8.4 mile distance virtually or use the Racejoy App on race day to allow friends and family send you virtual cheers mid race.
BMRC is always looking to elevate the race experience! This year we will be adding live tracking at the race with the RACEJOY APP. We will have 2 remote chip timed splits at the ~2.5 mile, turnaround and ~ 6 mile marks. If you run with your phone, you'll also be tracked in real time via the app. Family and friends from anywhere can send you encouragement while you are racing the famous Loop Race! For all details please click HERE [https://info.runsignup.com/products/raceday/racejoy/]
This 8.4 mile fall classic follows Philadelphia's most beautiful recreational path around the Schuylkill River. Started in 1972 by Dave Brier of the Jewish Y, this race has been a local favorite cult race for 52 years. The course is run on the sidewalk and is self contained the whole way and free of any traffic. Due to bridge construction as you enter MLK Drive, the course can not be a true Loop in 2023. We will run an out and back course that will still be the traditional 8.4 miles. The course will still pass many historic sites including the East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, and Boat House Row. The course is almost entirely flat.
Proceeds of the event will benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park, specifically the Belmont Plateau Cross Country courses. Philadelphia Athletic Charities is committed to providing for the upkeep of the Belmont Plateau which is used by thousands of cross country runners.
Please note, there are no refunds.
MODIFED OUT AND BACK 2023 COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2324906]
ORIGNAL COURSE MAP [https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6759719]
PACKET Pickup
Avoid the long lines of race day and pick up your shirt and bib number at the Bryn Mawr Running Company on Saturday before the race from 10am-3pm. 828 West Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
AWARDS (NOT APPLICABLE TO THE VIRTUAL EVENT)
Cash awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female and nonbinary winners finishers along with bonuses for breaking the course record.
Age group awards will be awarded in ten year increments, starting at 19 and under and peaking at 70+.
Overall male and female masters will also be awarded. $250 bonuses will be awarded to anyone who breaks the course record (40:08 male / 47:02 female).
The virtual event:
For the virtual event, Bryn Mawr Racing/Running Co has been able to recreate the Loop Race experience with our advanced virtual race features. You can run the Loop Race distance ANYWHERE between 11/5/24 to 12/8/24 and get tracked with the Racejoy App. The Racejoy app is provided with your registration fee. The app will allow you be tracked during your 'race' along with virtual cheers, mile marks, music and directions. Once finished, your results will automatically be submitted onto our results pages. Don't want to run with your phone? You can always run the course and submit your times through your runsignup account or by email or text. We will ship the race swag to anywhere in the country!
Results before 2012:
1972-2011 [http://www.belmontplateaucchof.com/loop-run-history]
BMRC is always looking to elevate the race experience! This year we will be adding live tracking at the race with the RACEJOY APP. We will have 2 remote chip timed splits at the ~2.5 mile, turnaround and ~ 6 mile marks. If you run with your phone, you'll also be tracked in real time via the app. Family and friends from anywhere can send you encouragement while you are racing the famous Loop Race! For all details please click HERE [https://info.runsignup.com/products/raceday/racejoy/]
This 8.4 mile fall classic follows Philadelphia's most beautiful recreational path around the Schuylkill River. Started in 1972 by Dave Brier of the Jewish Y, this race has been a local favorite cult race for 52 years. The course is run on the sidewalk and is self contained the whole way and free of any traffic. Due to bridge construction as you enter MLK Drive, the course can not be a true Loop in 2023. We will run an out and back course that will still be the traditional 8.4 miles. The course will still pass many historic sites including the East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, and Boat House Row. The course is almost entirely flat.
Proceeds of the event will benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park, specifically the Belmont Plateau Cross Country courses. Philadelphia Athletic Charities is committed to providing for the upkeep of the Belmont Plateau which is used by thousands of cross country runners.
Please note, there are no refunds.
MODIFED OUT AND BACK 2023 COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2324906]
ORIGNAL COURSE MAP [https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6759719]
PACKET Pickup
Avoid the long lines of race day and pick up your shirt and bib number at the Bryn Mawr Running Company on Saturday before the race from 10am-3pm. 828 West Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
AWARDS (NOT APPLICABLE TO THE VIRTUAL EVENT)
Cash awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female and nonbinary winners finishers along with bonuses for breaking the course record.
Age group awards will be awarded in ten year increments, starting at 19 and under and peaking at 70+.
Overall male and female masters will also be awarded. $250 bonuses will be awarded to anyone who breaks the course record (40:08 male / 47:02 female).
The virtual event:
For the virtual event, Bryn Mawr Racing/Running Co has been able to recreate the Loop Race experience with our advanced virtual race features. You can run the Loop Race distance ANYWHERE between 11/5/24 to 12/8/24 and get tracked with the Racejoy App. The Racejoy app is provided with your registration fee. The app will allow you be tracked during your 'race' along with virtual cheers, mile marks, music and directions. Once finished, your results will automatically be submitted onto our results pages. Don't want to run with your phone? You can always run the course and submit your times through your runsignup account or by email or text. We will ship the race swag to anywhere in the country!
Results before 2012:
1972-2011 [http://www.belmontplateaucchof.com/loop-run-history]
Races
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Loop Race
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 8th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
This is a LIVE event! -
Loop Race Anywhere- Virtual Race
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$54.00
Run the 8.4 mile distance virtually using the Racejoy App or by submitting your results on runsignup.com. We'll show you how.
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