The Family Fun Walk
One of the most beautiful things about The Parkway Run is seeing the number of families and friends that come out in support of kids suffering from or recovering from cancer. Many groups design banners or flags to help them stick out in the crowd. Others create their own T-shirts. And if you “Team Up” to cure cancer and sign up more than 100 people for your team, you can start the day with your own tent on The Parkway.
Families and friends have lots to do on Race Day. Before the start of the race, kids can hang out at the Children's Tent where they can play games, have their face painted and ham it up with clowns.
As for the race itself there are several options. Some choose to show off their athletic prowess by running the 5K Race. Most families and friends enjoy the Family Fun Walk, proudly parading right up the middle of The Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the Four Seasons Hotel to the Art Museum. And if that walk gets a bit long, just cross to the other side of the street and head on back to the Four Seasons where a buffet breakfast awaits you.
Often families are looking for an event or an activity that can serve as a catalyst for fund-raising in support of a child suffering from cancer. “Team Up to Cure Cancer” at The Parkway Run has proven to be an effective venue.
You can set up a team when you register for The Four Seasons Parkway Run. For more information about creating
your team, just click on the “Team Captain” tab above.
2011 Family Fun Walk Details
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011 - Rain or shine
Where: Four Seasons Hotel, One Logan Square 18th St. and Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103
Time: 7:00 am - Registration Opens
8:30 am - Family Walk and Run Begins
9:45 am - Award Ceremony and Raffle Drawing
Course: Up the middle of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to the Art Museum and back
Parking: The closest parking is located on 18th and Cherry Street, one block from the race start.