Boathouse Row · Running route
Schuylkill River Loop Running Route
- Distance
- 8.4 mi
- Route
- Kelly Drive & MLK Drive loop
- Area
- Boathouse Row
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Philadelphia's favorite long run: from behind the Art Museum, past the lights of Boathouse Row, up Kelly Drive to the Falls Bridge and back down MLK Drive — about 8.4 miles on both sides of the river.
The route
- Distance: about 8.4 miles for the loop.
- Terrain: flat paved path along the river.
- Shorter option: turn around at any bridge.
Tips
- Watch the rowing crews on the river.
- Boathouse Row lights up at night.
- Water fountains along Kelly Drive in warm months.
How to unlock the Schuylkill River Loop medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Schuylkill River Loop medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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