Become A
Student Runner
If you are a 6th - 12th grade student who lives in/or attends school in Philadelphia, you are eligible to participate in Students Run Philly Style!
Ready To Run?
Ready To Run?
Students Run Philly Style (SRPS) is a free, nonprofit mentoring program that engages young people in distance running. For nine months each year, our student runners sign up to train side-by-side with their volunteer mentors to complete distance races up to and including a full marathon.
If you are a 6th-12th Grade Student who lives OR attends school in Philadelphia, you are eligible to participate in Students Run Philly Style.
All SRPS teams:
Run 2-3 times per week.
Receive free race registrations, transportation,
running shoes, program t-shirt, extensive
training and ongoing support (students and
running leaders)Must have at least 2-3 running leaders
(mentors)
Prior running experience is not required!
Team Requirements
Meet other amazing youth from all over the city
Take on an impressive challenge with the support of an adult mentor
Learn the life sport of running
Become part of a movement of positive youth development
Participate in training 3-4 times/week, fun summer events, leadership development and academic enrichment
Why Become A Student Runner
“Not only do I get the mentorship and support for running when I am part of my Students Run Philly Style team, but I feel like I am part of a family where my running leaders and my teammates care about me. They are the people I can go to whenever I feel at my lowest and the people I can go to for support. They will always be there for me running-related or not.”
-Ethan C.
“The support system and team leaders we have continue to push me to my fullest potential, reaching heights I didn't think were possible. SRPS has also given me an identity of being a "runner." When I picked up SRPS freshman year, I didn't realize it would later become a lifestyle I endorse.”
-Vicky D.
Interested in becoming a student runner? Start here!
As our season starts, and hundreds of young people consider signing up to join our SRPS community, it’s critical that students know SRPS elevates, supports and celebrates transgender youth.
SRPS promotes equitable and inclusive participation for youth and mentors in programming and events. That means all transgender and non-binary students and mentors are encouraged to enroll in our program and participate in our events consistent with their gender identity, no questions asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have more questions? Ready to start or join a team?
Contact: Jarrett Boyd, Program Manager at jboyd@studentsrunphilly.org.
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Students Run Philly Style is for all students in 6th grade and up.
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Students and running leaders should commit to a full season (9 months) of running 1-3 times per week with the team. Teams run 1 race in the fall and 3-4 races in the spring.
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No! Students and running leaders do not need any prior running experience to join a team. We will provide your with running shoes/gear and a training plan to get you started.
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SRPS is completely, 100% FREE. As a SRPS participant, you will receive FREE race registrations, transportation, running gear, and more!