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WeWalkPHL Fall Schedule: September-October 2021

Get back into gear as a healthier you—one step at a time—with WeWalkPHL. Connect with neighbors who also want to venture back into healthier routines, fitting fitness in, after a year of too much time isolated and on the couch. Sign up for free fitness walks held one or more times a week at parks

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2021 BOXERS’ TRAIL RUN/WALK: Not Your Average 5K

  • Time:
  • 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Location:
  • Mander Playground, 2140 N. 33rd Street
  • Cost:
  • FREE for Children Under 12 and all Strawberry Mansion residents/$15 for Youth 13-17/$20 for Walkers/$25 for Runners
  • Website:
  • https://www.boxerstrail5k.com/ →

This is the 10th anniversary of the Boxers’ Trail 5K Run/Walk, a special community event bringing together Philadelphians from the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood and beyond to support Mander Playground. As in previous years, all race registration fees will be waived for Strawberry Mansion residents. So, whether you’re young or old, super-fit or self-admitted couch potato,

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Stepping Into Better Health: We Walk PHL

Written by Shelby Dorsaint Walking is low-impact exercise that goes a long way for your health. It has benefits such as reducing stress, reducing the risk of heart disease, and improving overall wellness. A great way to start walking is with a group or a friend. We Walk PHL makes that possible! The program was

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Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL

Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL     Taking a walk in one of Philly’s many parks is a fantastic way to step into spring, meet your neighbors, and improve your health. We Walk PHL is a FREE walking program in 12 parks around the city brought to you by Get

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Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL

Take a Walk in the Park with We Walk PHL Taking a walk in one of Philly’s many parks is a fantastic way to step into spring, meet your neighbors, and improve your health. We Walk PHL is a FREE walking program in 10 parks around the city brought to you by Get Healthy Philly,

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Walk with a Doc

Walk with A Doc Want to get some exercise and learn about health issues that affect you? Then join the City of Philadelphia Department of Public Health for their third “Walk with a Doc” on every second Wednesday, at 12 noon at the Municipal Services Building, in front of the iron statue. During this free

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Walk Your Way to Wellness

Want to walk in your neighborhood, but don’t want to do it alone? Look no further! We Walk PHL walking groups meet regularly in FDR Park, Hunting Park and East Fairmount Park. We Walk PHL is a joint effort of Get Healthy Philly, the Fairmount Park Conservancy, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, and Health Promotion Council

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