In preparation for race day, you have several options to pick up your race bibs and gift bags. (You'll recieve a gift bag if you were one of the 1st 300 to sign up):
On race day a bus will be running from the Courtyard Marriott downtown to race start. The first will depart at 7:00 a.m. and the 2nd at 7:40 a.m. Please note that if you need to pick up your bib on race morning you should take the earlier bus as registration will close at 8:15 a.m. The bus is a first come, first serve basis. The bus will return to the Courtyard Marriott from the Start Line at 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. return trips. Thanks to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America for this service!
This year, the run, walk, and kids' fun run will all start in front of the Please Touch Museum located at 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia. Please use the map for directions.
There is plenty of street parking around the Please Touch Museum. Arrive early for best spots!. Street parking will beavailable around the Please Touch Museum along Parkside Ave, S Concourse St, W Rd, E Rd, N 41st St, and Lansdowne Dr. Additionally, on-site parking is available in Please Touch Museum’s parking lot directly next to the Museum. Parking is $8.00 per car and free for museum members. Prices subject to change.
The RFA events will start and finish in front of the Please Touch Museum. This year's race features a scenic route through the breathtaking Japanese Gardens of Fairmount Park. Runners and walkers will get a chance to traverse the very route used for iconic Philadelphia events such as the Philadelphia Marathon or the Philadelphia Triathlon. Don't get too distracted by touch football leagues put on by the Philadelphia Sports and Social Club playing along the end stretch of the race route.
Whether you're interested in the arts, sports, shopping, restaurants or history...Philly has something for you!
Take a look at the incredible variety of things to do while you're in town for the race at VisitPhilly.com
A block of rooms are being held at the Marriott Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown at the special group rate of $129 per night the evening of October 21st and 22nd. This rate is available on a first come first serve basis and reservations must be made by September 22nd.
To make a reservation, please call 1-800-321-2211.
You can also use the find a hotel feature through VisitPhilly.com.
Philadelphia is well known for fantastic restaurants, fresh ingredients, and eclectic cuisines. Check out the RFA restaurtant guide for a list of restaurants within walking distance of the Marriott Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown. We highlight Philadelphia Magazine's Philadelphia's Best Restaurants as well as other city gems.