The Loop Race

The Loop Race is Philadelphia's oldest running race, a local cult favorite since Dave Brier of the Jewish Y started it in 1972. The 8.4-mile course follows the Schuylkill River Trail entirely on sidewalks, completely self-contained and free of traffic. Runners pass iconic landmarks including the Rocky Statue, the Art Museum steps, East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge,...