Philadelphia Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk

Thank you for visiting the the Philadelphia Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk event page.  This event has already taken place in 2010, but click below to get information or register for the 2011 event.

• Visit the 2011 event page

Date: Sunday, March 21, 2010
Registration: 7:30 a.m.
5K Timed Run: 9:30 a.m.
2 Mile Walk: 9:45 a.m.
Kids Fun Run: 9:00 am
Location: Martin Luther King Drive, Philadelphia, PA

Funds raised will help local efforts to raise awareness of colon and rectal cancer and positively impact screening rates. This is a USA Track & Field Certified Course for runners.

View race brochure

News:

• Philadelphia Race Chair on NBC 10 Morning Show

• NBC-10 highlights story of Philadelphia Get Your Rear in Gear survivor
• Glaxo Smith Kline Supports Get Your Rear in Gear

Tony's Trot Kids Fun Run:
The Kids Fun Run honors former White House Press Secretary Tony Snow who lost his battle to colon cancer in July of 2008. The Kids Fun Run is not only a place for our younger runners and walkers to show their stuff, but a time for us to reflect on the passing of an extraordinary parent who was an inspiration to his or her children and many others.

Pre-race Packet Pick-up:
Race packets (T-shirt, goodie bag, race number) will be available for optional early pick up on from 10 am - 7pm on Friday 3/19 and from 10 am - 4 pm Saturday 3/20 at:

CitySports
1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
215-985-5860

Pre-Race Packet Pick Up is for participants registered as individual runners or walkers only. If you are the member of a team, your team captain or other designated team representative will pick up and distribute race packets for your your entire team. Please contact your team captain to arrange to pick up your race packet.

We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet early if possible. Picking up your race packet early assures that you receive your t-shirt & goodie bag, and will allow you to avoid waiting in line on race day.

 D-Tag Timing System for Runners:

This year, Get Your Rear in Gear Philadelphia will be using the Chronotrack D-Tag timing system for our 5K event. The Chronotrack D-Tag is a light-weight, single use disposable timing tag that attaches to the runner's shoe. The tag accurately records each runner's time when they cross the start and finish lines. Please click here for instructions on the proper attachment of the D-Tag to your running shoes, or view this instructional video.

Awards:
Awards for the top overall male and female run finishers, multiple age categories in the 5K, and to the Largest Registered Team, the Top Fundraising Team and the Top Fundraising Individual.

City Sports Philadelphia Run Club:
Come join fellow runners for a fun-filled workout! The City Sports Run Club meets every Tuesday at 6:00PM  at City Sports in Center City. Membership is free!

We have 2 groups of runners at every run club. All abilities welcome!

• Choose your distance: 1-3 miles or 4-6 miles
• Learn about new vendor products
• Refreshments and give-aways
• A great training group for your next race

Questions or inquiries? Email phillyrunclub@citysports.com, contact the Center City store (215-985-5860), visit City Sports Center City at 1608 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.