November 11, 2023

Date

Saturday, November 11, 2023

Location

Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Time

5K - 7:00 a.m.
10 Mile - 7:55 a.m.

Race Capacity

Entry will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Once the race is sold out, we are unable to allow any additional registrations.

Option 1

Pick up your race packet in person prior to the race at:

Lloyd Hall
1 Boathouse Row
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Thursday, November 9 (4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Friday, November 10 (12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Option 2

Have another person pick up your race packet by presenting a copy of your registration QR code from your confirmation email.

Option 3

Race Day Packet Pick-Up. For $10 per race packet, you can pick up your packet at the race site on race day from 6:00 a.m. - 7:40 a.m. You can sign up for this service during the registration process.

Only those who register for Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be able to pick up their packet on race day.

Parking &
Transportation

All participants are strongly encouraged to carpool or use public transportation to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. If you drive, please allow sufficient time for heavy traffic and street closures due to the race.

Reserve Discounted Parking
We recommend booking convenient parking in advance through SpotHero. To reserve your parking spot, visit Rocky Run SpotHero Parking and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

SEPTA
There are two SEPTA subway lines that will bring you within a mile of the race. The Market-Frankford Line runs east and west. Take this line to the 15th Street/City Hall stop. The Broad Street Line runs north and south. Take this line to the Race-Vine/Convention Center stop or the City Hall stop. For schedules and fares, visit www.septa.org or call (215) 580-7800.

Amtrak
Amtrak provides extensive service to 30th Street Station, which is about a mile from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. For schedules and fares, visit www.amtrak.com or call (800) 872-7245.

Gear Check

Gear check will be available at the race site.

Weather Policy

The Rocky Run will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (e.g., lightning) or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants, race officials reserve the right to delay, postpone or cancel the race. All registrations are nonrefundable.

Refund Policy

All registrations are nonrefundable. No exceptions. As with all events, proceeds from the event are used to cover the numerous nonrefundable pre and post-race expenses required to produce the event (e.g., city permits, park district permits, medical personnel, police and traffic control, security, participant shirts, finisher medals, bib numbers, timing chips, equipment rental, participant refreshments, tents and staging, event staff, signage, event supplies, portable restrooms, etc.).

COVID-19 Policy

We will continue to work closely with local officials to ensure a safe experience for all participants, volunteers, and spectators. Please note the COVID-19 Policy is subject to change leading up to the event based on the City of Philadelphia guidelines.

Distances

5K (3.1 miles)

10M (10 miles)

13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge (5K + 10 Mile = 13.1 Miles)

Start & Finish Location

The race will start on Benjamin Franklin Parkway in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Please note the race finishes in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and does not go up the stairs.

Timing

The Rocky Run will feature the B-Tag ChronoTrack timing system. All participants will receive a B-Tag timing device attatched to their bib number.

Course Time Limit

Participants must maintain at least a 15:00 minute per mile pace*. Please note your official time does not start until you cross the start line.

*If participating in the 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge, you must maintain at least a 13:00 minute per mile pace in the 5K to ensure you are lined up in time for the 10 Mile start.

Start Wave Placement

Participants will be assigned to an appropriate corral based on the projected pace submitted on their entry form.

What is this?

Take the 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge and earn 3 amazing finisher medals. On race day, put those muscles to work in this epic 13.1 mile challenge by completing both the 5K and the 10 Mile. If you finish both races within the pacing requirements, you will be awarded the coveted 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge finisher medal in addition to your 5K and 10 Mile finisher medals. That’s right, triple your bling and walk away a champion.

To Qualify

1) Register for the 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge. Registering for the 5K and 10 Mile individually will not make you eligible to receive the 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge finisher medal.

2) First complete the 5K (starting at 7:00 a.m.) and then complete the 10 Mile (starting at 7:55 a.m.).

3) Maintain at least a 13 minute per mile pace in the 5K to ensure you are lined up in time for the 10 Mile start.

Participants
Receive

All the Swag

• One Cotton Rocky Run Shirt
• One Rocky Run Bib Number
• 5K Finisher Medal
• 10 Mile Finisher Medal
• 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge Finisher Medal

Award Categories

Top Three Overall Male and Female Finishers:

• 5K
• 10 Mile
• 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge

Please note you must be present to accept an award.

Contest Categories

• Best Costume
• Best Team Costume
• Largest Team

Volunteers

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Rocky Run. Volunteers are needed to assist with every aspect of the race, including:

• Course Marshal
• Start line and finish line support
• Aid station support
• Gear Check
• Course set up and teardown
• Packet Pick-Up
• Water station support
• Clean up

For more information, please contact us at info@rockyrun.com.

What Is It?

We have a virtual option for those who can't make it to Philadelphia, but still want to go to distance! Complete the Rocky Run on your own time and receive the same amazing swag.

Virtual Rocky Run participants are encouraged to run on the same day as Philadelphia participants and share photos of your virtual race experience on social media using #virtualrockyrun #rockyrun.

Rules & Regulations

1. Race packets will be mailed to the address listed on your registration form the week of the run.
2. You will receive a virtual race bib via email.
3. Virtual participants do not have to track or submit their times, registering is your pledge to complete the Virtual Rocky Run.
4. Virtual registration may be purchased until Thursday, October 19.
5. Virtual participants cannot run the official Rocky Run course in Philadelphia.
6. Virtual Rocky Run entry fees are nonrefundable.

About

Their 7,500+ superstar athletes are just like you. They set goals, train, and celebrate accomplishments in a big way. We thank you for your consideration in making a tax-deductible donation which will support the 22 sports enjoyed by these athletes throughout the year.

For more information on how you can get involved, visit specialolympicspa.org.

Sonder | The Witherspoon

A special rate of $285/night + tax is offered to all Rocky Run participants during the weekend of the race with Sonder at The Witherspoon.

To book your room and receive your special rate, please contact Christian Idrovo at christian.idrovo@sonder.com. Offer ends October 11, 2023.

Weather Policy

The Rocky Run will take place rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather (e.g., lightning) or other conditions that may affect the safety and health of participants, race officials reserve the right to delay, postpone or cancel the race. All registrations are nonrefundable.

Lightning Policy

In the event of lightning, the race will be postponed 30 minutes every time lightning is detected within a 10 mile radius of the event. Please note that every time lightning strikes within a 10 mile radius, the 30 minute timing increment will restart.

Refund Policy

All registrations are nonrefundable. No exceptions. As with all events, proceeds from the event are used to cover the numerous nonrefundable pre and post-race expenses required to produce the event (e.g., city permits, park district permits, medical personnel, police and traffic control, security, participant shirts, finisher medals, bib numbers, timing chips, equipment rental, participant refreshments, tents and staging, event staff, signage, event supplies, portable restrooms, etc.).