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PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE® Outdoor Happenings 2009

04-24-2009

6 MONTH CALENDAR OF OUTDOOR EVENTS

 

MAY 2009

May 3, 2009

BLUE CROSS 30TH ANNUAL BROAD STREET RUN. The largest and one of the fastest 10-milers in the nation goes from North Philadelphia down the length of Broad Street to The Navy Yard to raise money for the American Cancer Society. (215) 683-3594, broadstreetrun.com

 

May 8-9, 2009

DAD VAIL REGATTA. Championship rowers from more than 100 colleges and universities compete at the world’s largest collegiate regatta, which celebrates its 71st anniversary this year.

(610) 623-8590, dadvail.org

 

May 9, 2009

QUAD COUNTY METRIC BIKE RIDE. Cyclists pedal at their own pace and ride up to 76 miles through four rustic Philadelphia-area counties. (215) 234-0170, suburbancyclists.org

 

May 16, 2009

RADNOR HUNT RACES. Steeplechase racing in its most traditional form returns to Radnor Hunt for the 79th year, with purses totaling more than $200,000. (610) 647-4233, radnorhuntraces.org

 

May 16, 2009

CITY CHASE PHILADELPHIA. Teams that exhibit the most cooperation, resourcefulness, determination and ability to make decisions on the fly will emerge victorious at this one-day adventure that sends them running, walking and riding public transportation in order to navigate their way through the city in search of scattered challenges. citychaseusa.com

 

May 21-30, 2009

THE DEVON HORSE SHOW AND COUNTRY FAIR. Celebrating 113 years, this is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the United States and is held annually at the Devon Show Grounds on Philadelphia’s Main Line. (610) 964-0550, thedevonhorseshow.com

 

May 31, 2009

PHILADELPHIA SPRING REGATTA CANOE AND KAYAK RACE. Canoers and kayakers of all ages and skill levels race a 10,000-meter loop along the lower portions of the Schuylkill River. (856) 468-4646, swanboat.org

 

JUNE 2009

June 6, 2009

NATIONAL TRAILS DAY CLEANUP. One day a year, millions of volunteers across the nation beautify their favorite nature trails. Those interested in volunteering can join one of Valley Forge National Historical Park’s organized activities or check with another state or local park. nps.gov/vafo

 

June 6-12, 2009

SCHUYLKILL RIVER SOJOURN. This 110-mile guided canoe trip along the length of the Schuylkill River guarantees calming vistas, exhilarating rapids, campfire songs and enduring camaraderie. (484) 945-0200, schuylkillriver.org

 

June 7, 2009

TD BANK PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP. While all legs of this 156-mile street race draw cheering crowds, the “Manayunk Wall” portion of the 25-year-old event elicits parties and all-day-and-night celebrations. (610) 676-0390, procyclingtour.com

 

June 10-August 9, 2009

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