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Starry Night Philadelphia 8.5K

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  • Starry Night Philadelphia 8.5K:- Run 5 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Address
Philadelphia Zoo, W Girard Ave.
CITY
Philadelphia
STATE/TERR
Pennsylvania
Zip
19104
COUNTRY
USA
Description

Join us at the Starry Night Philadelphia 8.5K, an evening walk/run followed by food, entertainment, games and fun for the whole family. The course will include a shorter distance for walkers. Anyone can do it!

When: Sept. 19, 2015
Where: Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W Girard Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Map: Google Map
Parking is free, but we encourage the use of public transportation.
Registration: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 8.5K start: 6:00p.m.

Each one of the 28,000 steps in this 8.5K honors one of our Stars the 28,000 children in the U.S. living with a brain tumor. After the walk/run, you and your fellow supporters will light the nighttime sky with lanterns to symbolize hope for a cure for one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer.

The evening also features a kids’ 50-yard dash, family activities and other entertainment. Plus, we’ll highlight the stories of local Stars.

Starry Night 8.5K events raise funds for research to combat more than 100 types of childhood brain tumors. They also support services for families at a local hospital or community organization.

Starry Night 8.5K events rely heavily on local partners to help spread the word about one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. If you’re interested in learning more about Starry Night partnership opportunities, contact us: [email protected]!

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