2018 Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia

September 15 - 16, 2018, Philadelphia, PA
7:00 am

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series makes running fun by infusing each course with live bands, cheer teams, and more! Joining Team JDRF in the Rock ‘n’ Roll Series means you are supporting type 1 diabetes research that is making life better, safer, and healthier for people living with the disease.

About Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia

Team JDRF provides entry into some of the country’s most iconic challenge events.

Team JDRF participants join in on the fun of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series through miles, music, medals and, most importantly, moments!  This is your moment to fundraise and help turn Type One into Type None! There’s something for everyone at the Philadelphia Rock ‘n’ Roll event with race distances ranging from 5K, 10K to a half marathon. Enjoy a fun course lined with bands and cheering fans, take in the post-race headliner concert, and have a blast as you run for a cure!

When you join Team JDRF, we’re committed to supporting you with personalized training and fundraising support before and throughout the race weekend. Know that you every step you take brings us closer to our finish line—a world without type 1 diabetes.

 

Schedule of Events

Team JDRF events are designed for runners and walkers from all over the country to come together and meet new people in a fun, energetic atmosphere while being surrounded by the T1D community! After all your dedication, fundraising, and training, you’ll come together at race weekend and have a fun-filled experience with memories to last a lifetime.

Friday, September 14, 2018
• Health and Fitness Expo (12-7 pm)

Saturday, September 15, 2018
• Health and Fitness Expo (9 am – 5 pm)
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia 5K begins (7 am)
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia 10K begins (7:30 am)

Sunday, September 16, 2018
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon begins (7:30 am)

Be sure to visit the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon event site for specific event day and weekend details including:
• Details about the headliner concert and reserving tickets(where applicable)
• Runner perks for race weekend (where applicable)
• Live race day updates
• Entertainment along the course
• Race day parking and transportation information

 

Venue

Eakins Oval, Fairmount Park

2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Directions

Event Contact

Teresa Dickens
610-227-0358 | tdickens@jdrf.org

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