6 Fit Things to Do in Philly This Weekend: Unite Fitness Decathlon, Eastern State Breakout, Zumbathon and More
Unite Fitness Decathlon | Photo by Christopher Gabello
Just one more day until the weekend, friends! To help you get up and moving, we’re kicking off a new weekly post highlighting our picks for fit events happening around the region. Here, six fun options for getting your sweat on October 10th through 12th.
1. Unite Fitness Decathlon
When: October 11th
Where: Newtown
Philly’s Unite Fitness cross-training studio is hosting its annual decathlon this weekend, complete with 10 tough fitness challenges to test your strength and a 5K trail run to cap it off. (Including the fitness challenges, you’ll cover a 10K course in all.) After the race, there will be a party with music and fun, and beer and food for purchase.
2. Belmont Plateau Trail Run
When: October 11th
Where: West Fairmount Park
The Fairmount Park Conservancy is hosting another installment of its guided trail runs. Running coach John Goldthorp, who won a Best of Philly award this year, will lead participants on a six-mile run through trails around the Belmont Plateau. It’s free to Conservancy members and $10 for everyone else.
3. The Great Eastern State Breakout 5K
When: October 11th
Where: Fairmount
This popular 5K (which is USATF-sanctioned, by the way) starts and ends at Eastern State Penitentiary. The course goes through Fairmount and around Girard College. Runners are treated to a post-race breakfast, including yogurt, bagels, cereal bars, coffee and more.
4. Bikram Beats at Bikram Yoga Philadelphia
When: October 10th
Where: Center City
The once-a-month soundtrack yoga class at Bikram Yoga Philadelphia returns this Friday night. Expect good beats and lots and lots (and LOTS) of sweat.
5. Zumbathon for Breast Cancer
When: October 11th
Where: Oxford Valley Mall
Local Zumba instructor Shannon Grosso of Fitnovations is leading a two-hour Zumba class in the mall in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Organizers say they’re expecting hundreds of participants. (Note: It’s $12 in advance or $15 at the door). The class will take place near Sears.
6. Kimberton Waldorf School 5K/10K Trail Run
When: October 12th
Where: Phoenixville
This is totally worth leaving the city for: “The 5K and 10K courses take you across fields and through beautiful woods with winding dirt trails, to bridges over streams and peaceful surroundings,” according to the race’s website. Sounds awesome, right?
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