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PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE® Outdoor Happenings 2009
04-24-20096 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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