Update: Race Day Information

This is a sold out event but we welcome you to come cheer on our participants. You can even walk with them as long as you join participants after they have left the Start chute and exit the course before the Finish chute begins.

When: Sunday, October 6, 2019. RAIN OR SHINE.
Volunteers arrive at 7:00 am and go to the information table to check in.

Where: Fairmount Park (directly in front of the Please Touch Museum) 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131

T-Shirt and bib pickup starts at 7:30 am. Participants go directly to OSB's table in the Charity Village.

Arrive on time to have your picture taken by our professional photographers, enjoy tunes spun by our live DJ, chill with the Silent Generosity mime troupe, join the group stretch and warm-up and cheer for the famous Wheel of Generosity where we distribute even more funds to our lucky winning organizations. The 5K Run/Walk starts 9:00 am.

Event Time Line
7:00 – Volunteer Check-In
7:30 – Bib and T-Shirt Pickup
8:15 – Stretch and Warm-up
9:00 – 5K Starting Gun

Parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis on both sides of the shoulder on S Concourse west of Belmont Ave.

Public transportation options:
BUS Bus Route 38 stops at Memorial Hall Bus Routes 40, 43, and 64 stop within walking distance
REGIONAL RAIL Take any Regional Rail train to Suburban Station, and then take the Route 38 bus from 15th Street and JFK Boulevard
PHLASH SHUTTLE Memorial Hall is Stop 13

Other Information:
Strollers: Strollers are permitted on the course and children three years and under do not need to be registered if they are in a stroller being pushed by a registered participant.

Dogs: Dogs are permitted but must be controlled and leashed at all times.

Refreshment: Water and a snack will be provided but you are welcome to bring additional food and drinks.

Friends and Family: bring out your friends and family to cheer you on, you deserve it! However,
due to insurance restrictions, only registered participants can enter the Start and Finish chutes. Those that are not registered can join participants after they have left the Start chute and must exit the course before the Finish chute begins.

A part of the Generosity Series, the Overbrook School for the Blind 5K Run/Walk, will take place on Sunday, October 6, 2019 in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. You don't want to miss this amazing event featuring a live DJ, pre-race warm-up & stretch, a professional announcer, custom Overbrook event gear, and just an amazing time with friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and other charitable individuals like yourself.

• All Ages

• All Abilities

• Chip Timed

• Top Finisher Awards

• Top Fundraiser Awards
• Finisher Medals

COURSE MAP

Overbrook School for the Blind 5K - Run, Walk 'n' Roll

Overbrook School for the Blind 5K - Run, Walk 'n' Roll