Delaware River Loop Series

“The river we call Delaware, sometimes a friend, sometimes a fury, cuts between the
Garden and the Keystone with an immortal rush. Born before its namesake, it has mountain
siblings and, unburdened by age, will remain long after us.

But marvel at the current and you’ll realize it can only stare back; it is only a witness to
adventure. Like the Delaware, we flow in the present, but while the river takes the time, we
take the moments. The revolutions, the romances, the rallies -- they’re ours. And so are the
races.

Can we outpace these gallons that gallop from the Catskills to Cape May? The answer is
less important than the effort. We can and should still try because it is here, and so are we.
How grateful I am to test the impossibility.

The river runs, let’s run with it.”

-M. Patrick Murray

Overview:
NEW for 2023→2024;
Try before you buy, come out to the first three group runs, if you enjoy the adventure you have up to Loop #4 group run to register.
Now limited to 100 registrants. 

The Uptown Gentlefriends present the Delaware River Loop Series, Year 4. A non-competitive, no time limit, winter running series. 6 loops within 6 months totaling 66 miles in NJ and PA along the beautiful and historic Delaware River from Trenton to Frenchtown. Starting in October of 2023 and finishing in March of 2024. Run on your own or with the group (recommended).

Special Information Packet:
Everything you need to know: http://www.beckinabox.com/LoopSeriesPacket.pdf

2023→2024 Group Run Dates (dates may change):
Run all 6 loops to receive a unique handmade Delaware River Loop Series finisher's award:
Loop #1 - 6.6 miles - October 21st, 8:45am
 Starting and finishing at Yardley Park and Ride / 1799 House. Yardley, PA.
Loop #2 - 7.1 miles - November 11th, 8:30am
 Starting and finishing at Holcombe Jimison Farmstead Museum. Lambertville, NJ.
Loop #3 - 7.3 miles - December 2nd, 8:30am
 Starting and finishing at Virginia Forrest Recreation Area. New Hope, PA.
  (Group run at Bulls Island Recreation Area. Stockton, NJ).
Loop #4 - 11.1 miles - December 23rd, 8:15am
 Starting and finishing at Yardley Park and Ride / 1799 House. Yardley, PA.
Loop #5 - 14.8 miles - January 13th, 8:00am
 Starting and finishing at Washington Crossing Park (NJ) / Nelson House. Titusville, NJ.
Loop #6 - 18.9 miles - February 3rd, 7:45am
 Starting and finishing at Bull's Island Recreation Area. Stockton, NJ.

Details:
Dates may change due to weather and trail conditions. Information will be sent out through email to registrants and be posted at the Uptown Gentlefriends Facebook page. If you can not make the group run date and time and want to run the entire series you can make up the loops on your own. You have till March 24th 2024 to complete all 6 loops. Send proof/documentation of the entire loop to jbeck@mac.com. A spreadsheet will be maintained with everyone's progress.

Fun:
Post your pictures from the loops on the event page and share them with the Uptown Gentlefriends and those participating, they may be added to the official photo albums. The river and the surrounding area is beautiful this time of year! We love to see your point of view.

Complete the Loop Series more than once and become a member of the exclusive Steam Mule Stable. Repeat finishers receive extra swag!

Price:
The entire loop series will only be $15 and covers at least one fully stocked aid station per loop and a unique handmade finishers award. If you or a friend want to run a loop and not participate in the entire series just show up on the day of any group run, however, you'd need to register to receive the finishers award.

Visit the Uptown Gentlefriends website for information, photo albums, social media links, upcoming events and more! www.uptowngentlefriends.com