Welcome to the 2017 Run For The Stripes 5K run/1 mile walk at the Philadelphia Zoo. We are looking forward to great weather for race day.
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Philadelphia Runner 3621 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Saturday, Nov 11 7:00am - 8:15am Registration table at the entry to the zoo.
CAN I PAY BY CREDIT CARD TO REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RACE? Unfortunately no, but there is an ATM machine at the zoo.
CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY PACKET?
YES, It would be helpful to have them sign a note stating you have permission or email the race director ahead of time that you give permission for someone else to pick up your packet.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome and encouraged, but need to register day of at the registration table. Spectator fee is $20, $20 for children 13 and under, this includes your entry to the Philadelphia Zoo and access to the event pavilion.
Volunteers are not charged an entry fee. Being a course marshal is a good way to cheer on the runners and enjoy the event. Contact Jan at Runforthestripes@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Parking is available at the Philadelphia Zoo. The cost is $16. If you have a zoo membership with parking privileges you can take advantage of that, however your zoo membership will not gain you entry to the Run For The Stripes 5K. You must register in advance on Active.com or day of at the registration tables for the 5K event. Registration for Run For The Stripes 5K does include zoo admission for the day as well as access to the event pavilion.
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY WARM-UPS AT THE START?
There will be a box in the pavilion to put your bag. The box will be watched during the race.
START TIME
The 5K run starts at 8:15am
The 1 mile walk starts at 8:30am
WHAT DO I DO AT THE FINISH?
Enjoy the finish festival with great food from Ize's Bagels, Linda's Luncheonette and from our other sponsors.
Stay for the presentation of awards.
Stay and enjoy a day at the zoo.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
We will hold the race as planned.
Virtual Race
Can't make it to the Philadelphia Zoo on 11/11? Sign up for the virtual 5K on Active.com. Run at your convenience. Report results to runforthestripes@gmail.com. Please report your results by 11/12. Your t-shirt will be mailed to you. Please remember to include your size.
PACKET PICK UP
Friday, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 6:00pm Philadelphia Runner 3621 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
Saturday, Nov 11 7:00am - 8:15am Registration table at the entry to the zoo.
CAN I PAY BY CREDIT CARD TO REGISTER THE DAY OF THE RACE? Unfortunately no, but there is an ATM machine at the zoo.
CAN SOMEONE ELSE PICK UP MY PACKET?
YES, It would be helpful to have them sign a note stating you have permission or email the race director ahead of time that you give permission for someone else to pick up your packet.
SPECTATORS
Spectators are welcome and encouraged, but need to register day of at the registration table. Spectator fee is $20, $20 for children 13 and under, this includes your entry to the Philadelphia Zoo and access to the event pavilion.
Volunteers are not charged an entry fee. Being a course marshal is a good way to cheer on the runners and enjoy the event. Contact Jan at Runforthestripes@gmail.com for more information.
WHERE DO I PARK?
Parking is available at the Philadelphia Zoo. The cost is $16. If you have a zoo membership with parking privileges you can take advantage of that, however your zoo membership will not gain you entry to the Run For The Stripes 5K. You must register in advance on Active.com or day of at the registration tables for the 5K event. Registration for Run For The Stripes 5K does include zoo admission for the day as well as access to the event pavilion.
WHAT DO I DO WITH MY WARM-UPS AT THE START?
There will be a box in the pavilion to put your bag. The box will be watched during the race.
START TIME
The 5K run starts at 8:15am
The 1 mile walk starts at 8:30am
WHAT DO I DO AT THE FINISH?
Enjoy the finish festival with great food from Ize's Bagels, Linda's Luncheonette and from our other sponsors.
Stay for the presentation of awards.
Stay and enjoy a day at the zoo.
WHAT HAPPENS IF IT RAINS?
We will hold the race as planned.
Virtual Race
Can't make it to the Philadelphia Zoo on 11/11? Sign up for the virtual 5K on Active.com. Run at your convenience. Report results to runforthestripes@gmail.com. Please report your results by 11/12. Your t-shirt will be mailed to you. Please remember to include your size.
