10,000 In 4th Annual Philly Love Run 🏃🏃
Philadelphia’s Premier Half Marathon makes special memories
Thousands in Philadelphia got their feet going Sunday in a half marathon that was all about the love. ❤️
10,000 runners laced up for the 4th annual Philly Love Run. This year’s course stretched 13.1 miles from the Ben Franklin Parkway, through Center City and along the Schuylkill River in Fairmount Park, starting and ending at the Art Museum.
“It’s really great. It’s the camaraderie. It’s the love. Share the love,” said Cheryl, part of the group Black Girls Run. She was sharing the love with her friend Michelle, who prepared for the longest run of her life. “Before this was a 10K. So, yeah this is my first official half marathon.”
Michelle had long pink socks to go with her pink, blue, purple and green hair. A perfect match for the name on her race bib.
“You see my name is Eccentric Diva. I consider myself a diva,” Michelle explained. “That’s why I like to have my colors and make it look cute while you’re running!”
The event was sold out again this year. CGI Racing, which organizes the run, says the money raised will go towards local charities, including the Fairmount Park Conservancy. x
