R.I.P. The Loop: Community Run and Relay Challenge (with Cloudline Physical Therapy)

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Race Overview:

R.I.P. The Loop: Community Run & Relay Challenge

In collaboration with Cloudline Physical Therapy

Join us for R.I.P. The Loop, a community run and relay challenge on Saturday, November 1st at Lloyd Hall. Shakeout the Halloween cobwebs and come out for a fun Fall morning on MLK Drive, featuring a team relay challenge, individual challenge, and community run. 


Schedule

9:00 AM – Congregate inside Lloyd Hall gymnasium, check-in to the relay, individual run, or find a community run pace group.

9:15 AM – Community Run Start

9:30 AM – Relay/Individual Challenge Start

10:30 AM – Social hour, awards, giveaways, and free breakfast in upstairs section of Lloyd Hall.


Events

3–2–1 Relay Challenge
Runners in teams of three each run a leg: 3 miles, 2 miles, and 1 mile. The course runs along MLK Drive with exchanges at a single point on MLK and the turnaround past Sweetbriar Drive. The final runner brings it back to Lloyd Hall for the finish.

Awards will go to top-2 Men's and Women's/Non-binary teams (first place $300 cash value prize, second place $100 cash value prize).

6-Mile Individual Challenge
Prefer to go solo? Shadow the relay route and take on the full 6-mile out-and-back course along MLK Drive from Lloyd Hall.
Community Run with PRTC:
An untimed group run open to all paces and experience levels. Enjoy a low-pressure way to take part in the event, connect with local runners, and experience the PRTC community. We are anticipating the following pace groups:
  • 7:15-8:00 min/mile pace group
  • 8:00-8:45 min/mile pace group
  • 9:00-9:45 min/mile pace group

Location

Lloyd Hall Recreation Center
1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA 19130


Partner: Cloudline Physical Therapy

Cloudline Physical Therapy is committed to redefining recovery through a collaborative approach that empowers patients and supports long-term health. Their team delivers care built on trust, expertise, and personalized attention. Learn more at cloudlinept.com.

Serving three Philadelphia locations:

239 S. 10th St. – Washington Square

138 S. 34th St. – University City

1501 Walnut St. – Center City


About Philadelphia Runner Track Club

The Philadelphia Runner Track Club (PRTC) is dedicated to supporting post-collegiate runners in their pursuit of competitive excellence. We provide training groups, coaching, sponsorship opportunities, and a community for runners competing locally and nationally in track, road, cross country, and trail events.

Join us for a great morning of Fall running on the Schuylkill!

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