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1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia PA

Sunday, December 7th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ 2025 Loop Race Announcement

2025 Loop Race! THE LOOP COURSE RETURNS.

  • New Feature: BMRC is always looking to elevate the race experience! This year we will be adding live tracking at the race with the RACEJOY APP.
  • Chip Timed Splits: We will have 2 remote chip timed splits at the ~3 miles and ~ 6 mile marks.
  • Real-Time Tracking: If you run with your phone, you'll also be tracked in real time via the app.
  • Encouragement: Family and friends from anywhere can send you encouragement while you are racing the famous Loop Race!

For all details please click HERE

🌍 About the Race

This 8.4 mile fall classic follows Philadelphia's most beautiful recreational path around the Schuylkill River. Started in 1972 by Dave Brier of the Jewish Y, this race has been a local favorite “cult” race for 52 years. The course is run on the sidewalk and is self-contained the whole way and free of any traffic. The course will pass many historic sites including:

  • East Falls Bridge: One of the iconic structures along the course.
  • Laurel Hill Cemetery: A historic and scenic landmark.
  • Strawberry Mansion Bridge: Notable for its beauty.
  • Art Museum and Boat House Row: Famous sites that make the race even more special.

The course is almost entirely flat.

🏅 Proceeds and Purpose

Proceeds of the event will benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park, specifically the Belmont Plateau Cross Country courses. Philadelphia Athletic Charities is committed to providing for the upkeep of the Belmont Plateau which is used by thousands of cross country runners.

❗ Important Information

  • Refund Policy: Please note, there are no refunds.
  • Packet Pickup: TBD.
  • Awards: Cash awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female and nonbinary winners finishers along with bonuses for breaking the course record.
  • Age Group Awards: Age group awards will be awarded in ten year increments, starting at 19 and under and peaking at 70+.

Awards for breaking records: Overall male and female masters will also be awarded. $250 bonuses will be awarded to anyone who breaks the course record (40:08 male / 47:02 female).

🌐 The Virtual Event

For the virtual event, Bryn Mawr Racing/Running Co has been able to recreate the Loop Race experience with our advanced virtual race features. You can run the Loop Race distance ANYWHERE between 11/5/25 to 12/7/25 and get tracked with the Racejoy App. The Racejoy app is provided with your registration fee. The app will allow you to be tracked during your 'race' along with:

  • Virtual Cheers: Receive cheers from friends and family.
  • Mile Marks: Track your progress as you run.
  • Music: Enjoy motivational music while racing.
  • Directions: Get guidance throughout your run.

Once finished, your results will automatically be submitted onto our results pages. Don't want to run with your phone? You can always run the course and submit your times through your runsignup account or by email or text. We will ship the race swag to anywhere in the country!

📜 History

Results before 2012: 1972-2011

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