Valentine's Day Run 5K/10K/13.1 Philadelphia
About the race
Valentine's Day Run is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome, run or walk. There is no equipment or setup; coordinators are there to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
Waves sell out quickly and are closed once full. If waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or the wait list.
What you get (swag bag)
- Running T-shirt (shipped to the address you register with, US only)
- Finisher's towel or giveaway
- Finisher's medal
- Digital training pack
- Optional technical running shirt, an upgrade for $5 more: lightweight, moisture-wicking
Timing
- Timing is optional: track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with our form to be posted online, or ask our coordinators to track your time.
- No timing chips.
Packet pickup and bibs
- No packet pickup required: swag is shipped directly to your address.
- Provide your full, correct US mailing address, including apartment number, and check the spelling.
- Race bibs are provided on race day.
When will I get my swag?
Your shirt arrives at your mailing address the week of your race. Last-minute registrants (signing up 2 weeks before the race) should note that shipping takes time, so the shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Race updates
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Wave times
Email us your desired wave time at [email protected]. Waves are filled on a first come, first served basis.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Late runners can run upon arrival. Coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.
Virtual run option
The virtual run includes a training pack with digital tools. Run any time and place you choose, with any tracking device (optional). After you finish, submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal.
Charity initiatives
Every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with. Fundraising is optional. Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com
The course
Location
Camden, NJ, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Camden
Camden is a city and the county seat of Camden County in South Jersey, located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Summers are hot and humid while winters are cold, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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