About the Cold Hearts 5K
The course follows the Schuylkill River, which keeps things scenic even in the heart of winter. The route is on a certified course, so the distance is accurate if you are chasing a time. Philadelphia Runner is behind the event, and the crowd tends to be the kind of people who are fine with cold air and moving feet.
Packet pickup runs the day before at the Philadelphia Runner store on Walnut Street in University City, with race-morning pickup available at the Schuylkill Banks Pergola, right where the race starts. Parking options in that stretch of the river trail area vary, so arriving with extra time is smart.
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