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With a rich network of paths that weave through historic downtowns to link up with long, bucolic stretches of rural landscape, Philadelphia and The Countryside is a natural choice for walkers, hikers, backpackers and runners. No wonder it’s got such a wide array of running clubs, and a seemingly limitless menu of competitive events.
But it’s not just the miles and miles of uninterrupted trails, the hundreds of acres of leafy parks and preserves, or how easy it is to find a race. It’s also Philadelphia’s vibrant downtown that makes this region so special for people who choose to get around on foot.
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Valley Forge National Historical Park
Where the spirit of the Revolution received its sternest test
With more than 3,600 acres of rolling hills and well-worn trails, Valley Forge is now a magnet for runners, bicyclists and picnickers as well as history buffs.
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Franklin Field
Historic home of Penn football
Operational since the turn of the 20th century, Franklin Field is a nearly 53,000-seat stadium best-known as the home of Penn football and the host of the annual international Penn Relays gathering.
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Penn Park
The art of fielding
A beautiful green area situated between Penn’s campus and the Schuylkill River waterfront, Penn Park features open space and recreational facilities available to the public from 6 a.m. to midnight.
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Philadelphia Runner
Run a few miles in their shoes
Started by two hometown runners, this shop carries shoes, apparel and accessories to maximize running and walking performance. Center City and suburban locations extend the running mindset.
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Drexel Park
Spectacular skyline views from the west side
Both Powelton residents and Drexel students flock to this 2.5-acre oasis for its walking paths, benches and open green space, where picnics, Frisbee games, reading and sunbathing are the main activities. And that view—it makes a typical day in the park visually stunning.
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Sacks Playground
Outdoor recreation for all
Just across 4th Street from Jefferson Square Park, Sacks Playground satisfies the neighborhood’s active crew with a pool, baseball fields, basketball courts.
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Liberty Lands
Central park
Northern Liberties’ largest and most popular public green space, Liberty Lands boasts a myriad of trees, a community garden, a kids’ play space and local artwork spread across two acres of repurposed urban land.
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Liberties Walk
Breathe in the fresh air and browse the shops
People strolling down the four blocks of this mixed-use space see kids riding bikes, owners walking their dogs and friends enjoying the outdoors.
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Triangle Dog Park
How a co-op dog park takes shape
A real treat for local dog owners, this community-run dog park is fenced in behind a double-gated entrance, meaning pets can run off-leash.
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Fairmount Running Company
Don’t walk, run to this shop staffed by experts
A favorite among the neighborhood runners, this shop is staffed by lifelong runners and coaches and carries every major brand of running sneakers, apparel and accessories.
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Blue Cross Broad Street Run
May 5: A 10-mile road race along Philadelphia’s historic Broad Street
The 10-mile, point-to-point course is a gentle downgrade that runs from the northern edge of Philadelphia down to its southern tip.
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