PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE™
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Outdoor Happenings 2006
Philadelphia's Draon Boat racing team
Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Dragon Boat
Association
PHILADELPHIA, June 21, 2006
JULY 2006
July 9, 2006
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY BIKE-A-THON. Cyclists are able to
choose their starting points in Philadelphia, Hammonton, New Jersey
or Voorhees, New Jersey for a 63-, 43-, or 27-mile ride to Mays
Landing, New Jersey. Participants also have the option of doing a
century loop, completing a 100-mile ride in a single day. (215)
985-5401, www.acsbike.org
July 9, 2006
PHILADELPHIA WOMEN’S TRIATHLON. This first-time event in
Fairmount Park is for women of all levels who want
to explore health, wellness and fun in a social and competitive
environment. (856) 468-0925, www.cgievents.com
July 16, 2006
LEHIGH VALLEY STEELMAN TRIATHLON. Held at Lake
Nockamixon State Park, this swimming, biking and running
event includes two USA Triathlon-sanctioned races – Sprint and
Olympic distances. www.steelmantri.com
July 16-18, 2006
PHILADELPHIA FREEDOM SKATE. More than 400 skaters gather
at the Sheraton University City for a massive
event to celebrate the joys of rollerblading. (215) 387-8000
July 20-22, 2006
LONGWOOD GARDENS FOUNDERS DAY CELEBRATION. This three-day
fete features performances, special tours, dazzling fountain shows
and birthday cake for all. (610) 388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.com
July 22-28, 2006
PENNSYLVANIA GREENWAY SOJOURN. Some 300 bicyclers will
ride 200 miles from the Poconos to Philadelphia, with stops to
camp, white water raft and tour artsy Jim Thorpe. A three-day trip
is also available. (717) 238-1717, www.railtrails.org
July 23-25, 2006
PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE TRIATHLON. The Olympic-distance
race, which features a $13,500 purse, takes athletes through the
trails of Fairmount Park and the slow-moving
waters of the Schuylkill River. (215) 517-4989, www.phillytri.com
AUGUST 2006
Through August
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT ROSE TREE PARK. Blankets and
beach chairs are the order of the day at Rose Tree
Park, where a popular evening concert series takes place
throughout the summer. (610) 891-4663, www.co.delaware.pa.us/depts/rosetree.html
August 20, 2006
EAST COAST OUTRIGGER CANOE SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS. This
event will crown the fastest team in the East, with more than 30
teams competing from all over the East Coast. (267) 463-6310, www.phillyoutrigger.com
August 27, 2006
LAKE NOCKAMIXON CENTURY BIKE RIDE. Cyclists will savor the
natural and historic beauty Bucks County is renowned for during
this 100-mile ride. (215) 234-0170, www.suburbancyclists.org
SEPTEMBER 2006
September 8-10, 2006
THE LAURELS AT LANDHOPE. Thousands of the best riders from
all over the world head to Landhope Farm to compete in this
combined driving event, the fastest growing equestrian sport in the
country. (610) 486-0710, www.laurelscde.org
September 9-10, 2006
UNIVEST GRAND PRIX INTERNATIONAL CYCLING FESTIVAL. Around
150 of the world’s top men’s amateur cyclists set out on a 100-mile
journey that will take them through scenic Montgomery and Bucks
counties. (917) 902-0767, www.univestgrandprix.com
September 16-17, 2006
CITY TO SHORE MS 150 BIKE TOUR. This charity ride brings
6,000 cyclists from the Philadelphia area through blueberry fields
and the New Jersey Pine Barrens into the sweet smells of salt water
taffy and ocean air in historic Ocean City, New Jersey. (800)
FIGHT-MS, www.nationalmssociety.org
September 17, 2006
PHILADELPHIA FALL CLASSIC RACE. The Philadelphia Canoe
Club sponsors this 10,000-meter canoe, kayak, outrigger and surfski
race on the Schuylkill River near rustic Wissahickon Creek. (215)
487-9674, www.swanboat.org
September 17, 2006
PHILADELPHIA DISTANCE RUN. The nation’s premier
half-marathon for more than a quarter century, the Philadelphia
Distance Run takes runners past many of the city’s most famous
sites. (858) 450-6510, www.runphilly.com
September 24, 2006
RIVERFRONT RAMBLE. Delaware County towns along the
Delaware River host a free multi-faceted festival to celebrate the
heritage and contributions of the water artery that helps the area
thrive. (610) 565-3679, www.brandywinecountry.org
September 2006 (Exact date to be determined)
STARGAZING AT BINKY LEE PRESERVE. Seasoned and amateur
stargazers can borrow telescopes mounted at the top of a hill to
stare up at the stars and then warm up beside a fire and roast
marshmallows down below. (610) 827-0156, www.natlands.org
OCTOBER 2006
Through October 10, 2006
GARDEN RAILWAY DISPLAY: FAIRY TALE RAIL, FROM COTTAGES TO
CASTLES. This year’s Garden Railway Display at
Morris Arboretum features the castles of
Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty and others in miniature.
(215) 247-57777, www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum
October 7, 2006
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL. More than
100 teams race fibreglass dragon boats complete with heads and
tails on a 500-meter course on the Schuylkill River. (610)
642-2333, www.philadragonboatfestival.com
October 15, 2006
COVERED BRIDGES BIKE TOUR. More than 2,000 cyclists from
across the Northeastern United States can admire the fall foliage
while traversing Bucks County to ride through some of the world’s
oldest and most picturesque wooden covered bridges. www.cbbikeclub.org
October 21, 2006
SCHUYLKILL BANKS REGATTA. The second annual 5,000-meter
canoe and kayak race – sponsored by The Schuylkill Navy –
introduces rowing to the newly energized section of the lower
Schuylkill River known as “Schuylkill Banks.” www.boathouserow.org
NOVEMBER 2006
November 5, 2006
AMERIHEALTH BEN FRANKLIN BRIDGE CHALLENGE. Drawing more
than 2,200 runners last year and growing rapidly, this 10K foot
race back and forth across Benjamin Franklin
Bridge is one of the best-attended 10K runs around.
Benefits the Larc School for Disabled Children. www.runthebridge.org
November 5-6, 2006
LAKE NOCKAMIXON WHITEWATER RELEASE. The State Department
of Conservation and Natural Resources release water from Lake
Nockamixon into the Tohickon Creek in Bucks County – a bi-annual
event that thrills whitewater enthusiasts, kayakers and canoeists.
(215) 529-7300, www.state.pa.us
November 19, 2006
PHILADELPHIA MARATHON. Runners begin at the
Philadelphia Museum of Art and run by many of the
city’s most popular historic sites. (215) 685-0054, www.philadelphiamarathon.com
ONGOING
Every Thursday and Saturday through August 5
THE SECRETS OF THE SCHUYLKILL. Fun- and fact-filled guided
tours focus on the past, present and future of the Hidden River.
(215) 985-9393, www.schuykillbanks.org
Saturday through August 5, 2006
TOUR AND VISIT TO BARTRAM’S GARDEN. Enjoy a leisurely
stroll through the spectacular gardens, and visit the historic
Bartram house before or after the guided tour. (215) 729-5281, www.bartramsgarden.org
Saturday through August 5, 2006
JAZZ CRUISE. Noted Philadelphian musicians bring their
talents on board for a two-hour, sunset river tour. (215) 985-9393,
www.schuykillbanks.org
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