The Justice For All 5K was the final race of the in24 weekend. As the ultra marathoners were finishing their 50 mile, 24 hour race period (yes, 24 hours!) the 5K was happening as well. The majority of the races during this weekend took place on the same 8 mile loop. So the 5K did not run on the majority of that loop but it did cover a good amount of it.

What made this race fun was, as I said above. while the 5K was taking place the ultra marathoners were finishing a grueling 24 hour period. So the 5K itself was a standard race for Philadelphia but watching people work so hard towards completing such a hard fought goal made it extra special.

As far as pre race activities go I did not participate in the bib pick up before the race. I picked mine up as I got to the starting line. The bib pick up was held at Philadelphia Runner the day before. I have been a part of that process many times before so it was nothing new to me. You go into the Philadelphia Runner store and usually a table is set up in the back to get your bib. Pretty straight forward and easy process. Since I had plans Friday I chose to pick up mine at the race. This was a simple process. I walked up to a desk, signed a waiver and got my bib and shirt.

The course was your standard 5K course in Philly. Start by the art museum, run up MLK Drive turn around and head to the finish. Unlike other 5K's I have ran this one ran right in front of the art museum steps, if you have ever seen the move "Rocky" you know the steps I am talking about. Tourists refer to these steps as the Rocky Steps. (Hint: If you want to sound like a local they are actually called the Art Museum Steps).

There was only one aid station on the course; at the turn around. However at the station they were giving away full bottles of water instead of just a cup. The heat and humidity were high on this day so this was very much welcomed.

Overall I would recommend this race not for the race itself but everything happening around the race. You can find a 5K just about anywhere in Philadelphia. However I doubt you will ever find one where you are running along side runners who are finishing a 24 hour, 50 mile race.