The Loop Race

🏃‍♂️ The Loop Race 2025

2025 Loop Race! THE LOOP COURSE RETURNS.

📱 Live Tracking Features

• Live Tracking: This year we will be adding live tracking at the race with the RACEJOY APP.
• Remote 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!

🏞️ Course Details

• Distance: This 8.4 mile fall classic follows Philadelphia's most beautiful recreational path around the Schuylkill River.
• History: Started in 1972 by Dave Brier of the Jewish Y, this race has been a local favorite “cult” race for 53 years.
• Scenic Route: The course will pass many historic sites including the East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, the Art Museum and Boat House Row.
• Terrain: The course is almost entirely flat.

💰 Proceeds and Benefits

• Event Proceeds: Proceeds of the event will benefit the development and maintenance of Fairmount Park.
• Specific Benefits: Specifically, funds will go to the Belmont Plateau Cross Country courses.
• Community Support: Philadelphia Athletic Charities is committed to providing for the upkeep of the Belmont Plateau.
• Usage: The Plateau is used by thousands of cross country runners.

🏆 Awards and Packet Pickup

• Packet Pickup: TBD.
• Awards: Cash awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female and nonbinary winners finishers.
• Record Bonuses: Bonuses for breaking the course record will be awarded.
• Age Group Awards: Age group awards will be awarded in ten year increments, starting at 19 and under and peaking at 70+.

🌍 The Virtual Event

• Experience: Bryn Mawr Racing/Running Co has been able to recreate the Loop Race experience with our advanced virtual race features.
• Virtual Timeline: You can run the Loop Race distance ANYWHERE between 11/5/25 to 12/7/25 and get tracked with the Racejoy App.
• App Features: The Racejoy app will allow you to be tracked during your 'race' along with virtual cheers, mile marks, music, and directions.
• Results Submission: Your results will automatically be submitted onto our results pages once finished.

📜 Results History

Results before 2012:
1972-2011

📍 Event Location

The Loop Race will take place at 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA.

🔗 Race Registration Link

For all details please click HERE.