Course Suggestions
With the WXPN 5k Run and Funky Miler Walk you can walk ANYWHERE while supporting the healing power of music! Use the course suggestions below from your fellow runner/walker community.
Run / Walk anytime from Sunday, October 12 through 12 pm on on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
The virtual 5k Run / Funky Miler Walk can take place anywhere in the world you want to go.
Recommendations from runners in our community:
BRUCE WARREN, WXPN PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Region: Main Line
Cynwyd Heritage Trail: A 2-mile long trail along the edge of the West Laurel Hill Cemetery on the hillside above the Schuylkill River… a true Philly classic run.
LARRY RAYBORN, formerly WXPN CORPORATE UNDERWRITING
Region: Center City
Schuylkill River A picturesque well-known path along the Schuylkill River, starting at the Art Museum. While the whole path is 8-miles, each side is approximately 4-miles, so it can easily become the right distance for you.
KIM JUNOD, WORLD CAFE SENIOR PRODUCER
Region: University City
University of Pennsylvania Campus: Take a tour of the University of Pennsylvania starting at WXPN through Penn Park and along some of the best campus pathways.
TRISH HOUCK, WXPN VOLUNTEER
Region: North Philadelphia
Discovery Center, Fairmount Park: Two laps around the Discovery Center will be a 5k. The reservoir’s Nature Trail and Water Walk are open to the public Thursday - Saturday from 10-4 PM. There is a parking lot and a beautiful nature trail.
WES BOWER, WXPN CORPORATE UNDERWRITING
Region: Harrisburg
Riverfront Park: A real beauty of a trail along the Susquehanna River in downtown Harrisburg with views of City Island and Blue Mountain.
PAUL SEVERIN, WXPN EVENTS PRODUCER
Region: Chestnut Hill
Valley Green/Forbidden Drive: A mellow and relaxing route along the Wissahickon Creek with lots of shade. It’s 2.6 miles to the historic Valley Green Inn.
SUE FLYNN, WXPN VOLUNTEER
Region: South Philadelphia
Lakes Loop, FDR Park: Start at the boat house and run the path around the lakes or the (newly resurfaced!) road
