Grow & Walk -A-Thon (PHILLY)
About this race
The 6th Annual Grow & Walk-A-Thon 5K is back! As the culminating event of Grow & Walk Philly - a multi-week greening and walking program designed to improve individual and community health - this community wellness event invites neighbors and area residents to have fun will being fit.
The Walk-A-Thon will increase your appreciation for the West Oak Lane neighborhood and its green spaces, & connect you to other green thumbs, seedfolks, and health enthusiasts.
During the walk neighborhood highlights will include green assets throughout the neighborhood including a library, school, front yard gardens, rec center and a park.
The Grow And Walk- A-Thon begins at the West Oak Lane Library and will be a simple walk starting on one of the main thoroughfares in Northwest Philadelphia - Washington Lane. The walk/run will end at Awbury Park where there will be a group celebration and complimentary lunch.
This low profile walk is ideal for beginners, leisure walkers, and families. You won't want to miss it, there will even be a personal trainer on-site to help coach everyone through!
Grow & Walk - A-Thon is FREE to West Oak Lane residents and sliding scale for all others participants.
We ask that people living outside of West Oak Lane pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate.
- Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance.
- Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally.
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Walking
West Oak Lane Resident
The Grow And Walk - A-Thon is FREE to West Oak Lane and other area residents living in the 19138 or 19126 zip codes Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch.
Sliding Scale - Low
We ask that people living outside of 19138 or 19126 pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch.
Sliding Scale - Mid
We ask that people living outside of 19138 or 19126 pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch.
Sliding Scale - High
We ask that people living outside of West Oak Lane pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate. Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance. Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally. Registration includes access to water stations, community garden tours, and a complimentary catered lunch.
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Based on 7 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Philadelphia.
Course
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