I'm here visiting, and wondering if there are any standard 400 meter tracks to run on that are open to the public? I'm staying in the Fishtown/Kensington area near Frankford and East Dauphin. Thanks, Larry

Hi Larry. I hope you enjoy your time in Philly.

Here's some info that I hope will help you out.

Temple University: [urlhttps://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1pFevNoz7xoDH0ZA3P9YILSksS5A&usp=sharing[/url]

No idea what their hours will be these days.

Penn Charter, other side of town. I think, but can't guarantee that you can walk on pretty much any time.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=17TAfPujNw7JlaLdPTenSrLrhFUk&usp=sharing

On our main map, Kelly Drive and MLK Drive both have 1/4 mile markings on the path. That's probably the easiest. Always open to everyone: http://www.phillyrunners.org/map.html

From the Art Museum, run out a bit until the pathway opens up. On the Kelly Drive, 1 1/4 miles gets to you a stone railway bridge and a marker on the ground. On the side closer to the river, there's the end of a stone wall. Then there's another marker 1/4 mile out.

On the MLK side of the river, run out 3/4 mile, about 1/10 mile past the little parking pull-out and just before where a strip of grass starts up between the road and the path. Also, on the road there, the curb is painted blue. Another 1/4 mile out, there's another marker on the ground on the path and the curb is painted blue.

Your Next Race & Date: Maybe some day

Your Favorite Running Shoe: Still the New Balance 990

Thank you!