Running

Doggie Dash in Wildwood

Doggie Dash and Splash to take place in Wildwood

Make plans to visit the Shore for these three Ocean City races

OCNJ races

2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run will take place in October

Broad Street Run October 2021

Adjusting your running form can prevent overuse injuries

Proper Running Form

Fun run through the city includes tour of Philly's murals

Mural Miles run

Take part in the virtual Philly Pride Run 5K race from anywhere

Philly Pride Run 5K

Combine cardio and strength-training during your next workout

Running Philadelphia

Philadelphia Marathon to return in 2021 with 50% reduction in runners

Philadelphia Marathon

Main Line Animal Rescue's Tails & Trails 5K coming up in June

Tails and Trails 5K

Manayunk hosting fun run, giving out freebies on Celebrate Trails Day

Celebrate Trails Day

Mixing up your workouts keeps your body fresh, strong and injury free

Pilates workout

Virtual spring race raises funds to end hunger in the Philadelphia region

Race Against Hunger virtual race

Choosing the right athletic shoe can reduce injury risk this spring

Athletic shoes and injury

Run for Clean Air will be a virtual race for second year

Run for Clean Air virtual race

Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run becomes a virtual spring race

Valley Forge Revolutionary Run

Renowned Philadelphia Distance Run to return in September 2021

Philadelphia Distance Run

2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run moves from spring to fall

Broad Street Run fall 2021

Don't hate on sprint workouts — they can boost endurance and increase speed

Sprint Workouts Intervals

Inspired by Rocky, Bucks County man will reenact run up art museum steps 900 times for charity

Rocky Steps Runner

Fun run takes runners from Four Seasons Total Landscaping to Four Seasons hotel

Fraud Street Run

Why are female runners at greater risk for stress fractures? The answer may be multifold

$Stress fractures female runners$

As youth sports return, doctors urge athletes to take 'quaranteam' pledge

Youth Sports COVID-19

Rundiscover is new, virtual running challenge on Philly's trails

Rundiscover

Cherry Blossom 10K and 5K become virtual springtime races

Cherry Blossom 10K/5K

Running with a mask is difficult and hot weather could make it even harder

South Jersey man completes distance run to raise money for students who cannot afford yearbooks

Collingswood runner yearbooks

Run for Clean Air becomes virtual race you can do anywhere

Run For Clean Air virtual race

Philadelphia Runner launches PR Solo Challenge to motivate runners during coronavirus crisis

Philadelphia Runner launches PR Solo Run

Fitness apps to use at home during the coronavirus pandemic

Fitness apps to use at home during the coronavirus pandemic

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, March 6-8

Things to do in Philadelphia this weekend, March 6-8

City Fitness leading Broad Street Run training series benefiting Back on My Feet

Broad Street Run training

Kick off spring race season with the Back on My Feet 5-Miler

Back on My Feet 5-Miler springtime race

Score discounts on registrations for local spring races at Philadelphia Runner

Deals on local spring races

Reward yourself with Girl Scout Cookies at the end of this fun run in Manayunk

Manayunk

Use it or lose it: How physical activity strengthens heart health

Heart benefits of aerobic exercise

Time to sign up for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run lottery

Broad Street Run 2020

Runners strip down to their underwear for the annual Cupid's Undie Run

Cupid's Undie Run

Running a marathon may reduce effects of aging, study finds

Marathon runners reap extra health benefits

Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

Exercise Tips New Year's Resolutions

The biggest health trends of 2020 – from sweet potatoes to road races

Biggest health trends for 2020

Kick off 2020 with Resolution Run through Valley Forge

Valley Forge National Historical Park

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