Lace Up the Sneakers: Phillyist Race Calendar

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With summer almost over and cooler temperatures ahead (hopefully), the start of race season begins! Whether you are just looking for a fun way to spend a weekend morning or are training for your tenth hundred-miler this year, the Philly area has plenty to offer for the month of September.

Keeping the Legs Loose (5k and shorter)

Saturday, Sept. 11

• Philadelphia Undy 5000 (5k)
  Run in your boxers as you raise money for colon cancer! Registration closes tomorrow.
• 21st Annual Paper Mill Run (5k)
  A gorgeous course that runs along the Wissahickon Creek. Registration closes 9/10/10.
• The Barbara Cook Run-Ride-Walk (5k, 10k optional)
  Mud Run option available!!! Proceeds benefit cancer foundations.

Sunday, Sept. 12

• SOL Lipton Run Fest (5k, 1.5-miler, half marathon optional)
  Certified Course with race day entry available.
• Run to Rebuild (5k)
  Rebuilding Together Philadelphia is on their way to building their 1000th home. This run along the Wissahickon Creek will help get them to that goal.

Saturday, Sept. 18

• Valerie's Run/Walk for Leukemia (5k)
  Money raised goes towards the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Registration is still available.

Sunday, Sept. 26

• Four Seasons Parkway Run & Walk (5k)
  Proceeds go to The Cancer Center at CHOP. The race has raised over $2.4 million in five years!

Check out your longer race options after the jump!