The Back on My Feet 20in24 Midnight Madness Run

The Third Annual Back on My Feet Midnight Madness Run

The third annual Back on My Feet Midnight Madness Race is Philadelphia’s only glow-in-the-dark run, which takes place on Saturday, July 17th at Midnight (technically Sunday morning). The race starts and finishes in front of Lloyd Hall and will be open to 525 people this year. All Midnight Madness participants will be required to wear some piece of reflective gear, glow sticks or paint. We also recommend that you carry a cell phone. The course will be well lit and marshaled by bikes and support vehicles that will constantly patrol the loop throughout the entire night. All Midnight Madness participants must be at least 18-years old on the day of the race.  

REGISTER NOW. The registration fee for the Midnight Madness Run is  $65 and is projected to sell out in late May/early June. Please note that you can fundraise your registration, instead of paying up front, which is what the majority of participants choose to do. You have until July 14th to fundraise your registration fee and an automatic fundraising page will be created for you when register. The person who raises the most money will receive two roundtrip Southwest Airlines tickets. Please contact Maureen O'Toole if you have questions at maureen@backonmyfeet.org or 215-772-1080 ext. 107.

Prize Money

$300 will go to the 1st place male and female, $100 to the second place male and female and $50 to the third place male and female. There will also be an award for the most illuminated runner!

Packet Pick-up & Check-in

You are strongly encouraged to pick up your race packet on Friday night at Lloyd Hall (location of the start of the race) from 5 pm to 9 pm. If you absolutely cannot pick your packet up on Friday, you may do so on Saturday night between the hours of 10 pm and 11:30 pm at Lloyd hall.

Start Time

The race will begin promptly at midnight and there will be a pre-race meeting at 11:50.

The Beneficial Bank Start/Finish Area

Situated on the banks and overlooking the Schuylkill River, just north of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Lloyd Hall is the only public athletic facility on Boathouse Row. This facility is air-conditioned and will be open the entire 24 hours to lone ranger and relay participants. Inside, you will be able to sleep, relax, eat, get massages and even take a shower. In addition, a 24-hour secure baggage check will be made available to participants

Stroehmann’s Re-Energizing Stations

There will be four re-energizing stations every two miles of the loop that will be stocked with plenty of food and fuels, bathrooms, sponges, medical kits, etc. Food items include fresh fruit, Clif bars, GU, pretzels, chips, etc. In addition, Lloyd Hall will have more substantial food, such as pizza, sandwiches, soft pretzels, etc. for the longer rests in between laps. GU20 and Water will also be at every re-energizing station. In addition - there will be ice and wet towel stations every mile as well as a minimum of two misting stations on the course.

Pacers

Pacers are not allowed– no exceptions

Street Closings

While we are encouraging participants to run on the path, West River Drive will be closed during part of the day, allowing runners to run on the street during that time. However, Kelly Drive will remain open for traffic and all runners must run on the designated path when on that side. During the evening hours, all runners must run on the path - no exceptions. For safety, we encourage participants to stay on the path throughout the entire race.

Parking

A public parking lot is available at Lloyd Hall. However, this is a relatively small lot and is often full. A map of alternative street parking can be found here. You may also want to consider getting dropped off.

More Official Rules

Federal, state and county laws and ordinances must be followed at all times. There is only one road crossing, which will be manned, however there are some parking lots along the path. Watch out for cars entering/exiting parking lots. Obey all traffic laws.

While running a lap, stay on the designated course. Any racer that cuts the official course will disqualify that individual, or team from placing.