Back on My Feet is an AWESOME organization who helps people combat homelessness through running. Even though I do not really have time to be a part of this group, I strongly believe in it's principles and foundation. I try to help out by donating shoes and now by being involved in this race.

Parking that morning was easy as there were probably about 2000 people which is not a ton for a race in the Art Musuem/MLK drive area. It was easy and quick to get my bib and bibs for the kids when we got there. There was an option to either not get a race shirt and pay less money or you could donate your race shirt or of course you could get a race shirt for yourself. I decided to donate mine since I definitely don't need more shirts! We also brought shoes to donate which was easy to accomplish.

There were plenty of potties for the number of people. The kids and I did not wait long. They participated in a kids dash type of race which they both really enjoyed and got cute shirts for it.

My sister Cindy ran the race with me. We both love how the course is a little different than the standard MLK course, it actually makes a turn and does the hills by the Please Touch Musuem which is also mile 10 of the Philly Marathon and Half. There was an aid station which you hit just before the turn and then again after you come back onto the drive. The volunteers were awesome and it was well stocked with fluids.
After the finish there was a tent with water, snacks and kombuca. There were also a couple different food trucks including SOFT PRETZELS!!
One of the Philadelphia Union players were there for the morning. While we were running the kids had a blast playing soccer with him and other kids in the couple of different blow up play areas. There were also a few other tents with games and giveaways.
The whole event was really well organized and we had great, fun family morning. We will definitely do this race over and over. It's for such a good cause and it's a wonderful event!

Check out more of my details and pictures here: http://runningmarathonmom.blogspot.com/2016/03/stroehmann-back-on-my-feet-5-miler.html