FreeWalkers Marathon Walk - Philadelphia, Fairmount Park
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FreeWalkers Marathon Walk - Philadelphia, Fairmount Park
This is an organized walking event that follows routes through Fairmount Park and the Wissahickon Valley in Philadelphia. Routes run between 30th Street Station and Chestnut Hill West Station, with optional endpoints such as East Falls Station and Highland Station. The meeting location is outside the south side of 30th Street Station.
Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles
- 13.1 miles
Terrain includes paved paths, gravel and grass. The route uses the Schuylkill River Trail and Forbidden Drive and has very few road crossings after leaving Center City. Two snack bars with nearby bathrooms are noted along the route. The event lists its difficulty as average to advanced and is categorized as nature, history, urban and scenic.
Access and logistics mention multiple transit connections including Amtrak, Megabus, NJ Transit and SEPTA connections to 30th Street Station, and return travel by SEPTA train from Chestnut Hill. Parking options near the start are available, including garages at 3101 Market Street and Cira South Garage. Refunds are available up to seven days before the event.
The full route highlights city and park landmarks such as the University of Pennsylvania, Schuylkill Banks Boardwalk, Rittenhouse Square, Independence Hall, the Art Museum steps, Boathouse Row, Forbidden Drive, Laurel Hill Cemetery and Chestnut Hill, among others. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
