The Bridge Running and Happy Hour Training Program meets every Tuesday for the six weeks before Broad Street to run the Ben Franklin Bridge and then get together for a beer after. At the bar, you will receive one free beer and there are raffles for sweet running goodies. While you mingle, you will also be given the opportunity to meet a new running club and a new Philadelphia based charity each week. Philly Achilles is the chosen charity for Tuesday, April 17th. Each run is about 3.75 miles starting at Franklin Square (6th & Race Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106) at 7 pm.
Archives for April 2018
Bookin’ for Lookin’
This annual race, organized by Philly Achilles own Mark McCowan, is celebrating its 6th year!!
Their mission is to raise awareness in our community about individuals who deal with various eye conditions. They strive to provide funds to support non-profit organizations conducting vision research, education or patient care. Through their efforts to help these organizations, they serve to help improve the quality of life for people with visual impairments. It is their vision within the near future that our collaborative efforts will help make a difference by restoring sight in all people.
The purpose of the healthy and fitness related event is to raise awareness and raise money for two fantastic organizations: The Bucks County Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (BCABVI) and the Guiding Eyes for the Blind (GEB). Several of our athletes having running guide dogs from GEB. Contributions will continue to help finance much-needed research and researchers seeking to find a cure for blindness and sight restoration. In addition, this event promotes a healthy, friendly atmosphere among all the participants, sponsors, volunteers, and community in support of our cause.
LOCATION
Council Rock High School North, Newtown, PA
DISTANCE
8 Miles, 5K, or 1-mile fun run