The Loop Race
The Loop Race is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Philadelphia, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2025 Loop Race! THE LOOP COURSE RETURNS.
BMRC is always looking to elevate the race experience! This year we will be adding live tracking at the race with the RACEJOY APP. We will have 2 remote chip timed splits at the ~3 miles and ~ 6 mile marks. If you run with your phone, you'll also be tracked in real time via the app. Family and friends from anywhere can send you encouragement while you are racing the famous Loop Race! For all details please click HERE
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 53 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 the East Falls Bridge, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Strawberry Mansion Bridge, the Art Museum and Boat House Row. The course is almost entirely flat.
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.
Please note, there are no refunds.
Packet Pickup
Packet pickup will ONLY be on site race day beginning at 8 am and closing at 10 am. Please give yourself ample time to find parking and check in.
Awards (not applicable to the Virtual event)
Cash awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female and overall nonbinary winner finishers along with bonuses for breaking the course record.
Age group awards will be awarded in ten year increments, starting at 19 and under and peaking at 70+.
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 be tracked during your 'race' along with virtual cheers, mile marks, music and directions. 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!
Results before 2012:
1972-2011
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Phila Franklin Inst, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Philadelphia, PA
Population
1,582,432
as of 2023
City Elevation
86 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Loop Race
Dec 6, 2026