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PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN

Sun September 20, 2026 Philadelphia, PA 19130 US Directions

EXPO: Packet Pick-Up

September 18, 2026

September 19, 2026

Details

Assist the PDR staff with packet-pick up - checking IDs, assigning bibs, handing out t-shirts and swag bags.

Location

Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: Packet Pick-Up

September 20, 2026

Details

Assist the PDR staff with packet-pick up - checking IDs, assigning bibs, handing out t-shirts and swag bags.

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: Start Line Corrals

September 20, 2026

Details

Assisting the PDR staff with the start of the race, ensuring participants are in the right corrals.

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: Gear Check

September 20, 2026

Details

Checking in and out racer gear bags, making sure that participant bags are safe, secure, and organized during the race.

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: Shirt Swap

September 20, 2026

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: Finish Line Chute

September 20, 2026

Details

Handing out medals, water, sport drink, and other refreshments in the Finish Line chute.

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: Lead Cyclists

September 20, 2026

Details

You will bike with the top male, female, and nonbinary runners to ensure they follow the course correctly. Must have a bike and helmet and be able to keep a fast pace for 13.1 miles.

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: I'm Flexible!

September 20, 2026

Details

For volunteers who don't have a task preference and are willing to help wherever we need a hand.

Location

The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA

RACE DAY: On Course Entertainment (Password Required)

At least 20 more volunteers needed.

Details

Sign-up here if you have agreed to be on-course entertainment to agree to our waiver.

Location

On the course.

RACE DAY: Water Station 1/7 - Supporting Students Run Philly Style and Central High School American Students of Asian Origin

September 20, 2026

Details

Hand out water, sport drink and/or gels to runners as they pass.

Location

Kelly Drive under the Girard Ave. Bridge (Miles 2.5 and 12)

RACE DAY: Water Station 2/6 - Supporting SHE IS U and DW Connections

September 20, 2026

Details

Hand out water, sport drink and/or gels to runners as they pass.

Location

Kelly drive at St. Joseph's University Boat House (Miles 4 & 10.)

RACE DAY: Water Station 3/5 - Supporting Arcadia University Women's Lacrosse

September 20, 2026

Details

Hand out water, sport drink and/or gels to runners as they pass.

Location

MLK at Comfort Pavilion / Picnic Station (Miles 5.75 and 8.75)

RACE DAY: Water Station 4 - Supporting Chestnut Hill Men's Lacrosse

September 20, 2026

Details

Hand out water, sport drink and/or gels to runners as they pass.

Location

MLK at Boelsen Cottage / Belmont Stables (Mile 7)

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