Registration is closed for this event
This segment covers roughly 10 miles and includes a mix of roads & sidewalks & off-road adventures with some wayfinding challenges and a potential creek crossing or two.

Join the Fall 2024 Walk Around Philadelphia!

We’ll be setting out to explore the city’s edge counterclockwise over four weekends in September. 

PLEASE REGISTER INDIVIDUALLY for EACH segment that you plan to attend. 

More info:

Walk Guidelines & Frequently Asked Questions

Register for this segment:

Walk on Friday Sept 13th, 9:20am, from Somerton towards Fox Chase.

 

Meet on the inbound platform at the Somerton stop of the West Trenton regional rail line.
Many of us will be coming in on the train from Center City scheduled to arrive at 9:15
This segment might include an option to end with snacks in Fox Chase.

This segment is estimated to take roughly 10 miles and 5-7hrs. The terrain may include a mix of roads & sidewalks & off-road adventures with some wayfinding challenges and a potential creek crossing or two.

Your mileage, terrain and endpoint may vary depending on choices made by your group; you can always choose to walk a partial segment & depart / get picked up along the way.

Getting to/from the start & finish:

Using SEPTA to access departure and end locations is highly recommended. See the FAQ.

Registration fees & contributions:

Walk event fees cover some of the administrative and logistical costs associated with facilitating the walk and helping make this experience more accessible to others. Please contribute the amount that feels accessible to you. 

NOTE: Event fees and contributions made through this website are not tax deductible. If you would like to make a donation to a 501c3 nonprofit to support Walk Around Philadelphia, you can do so via Fractured Atlas (and we would be most grateful for your support of this project!) 

Free registrations & stipends:

No one turned away for lack of funds. If finances are a barrier, please reach out to walk@jjtiziou.net or 267-702-5464. We can accommodate some free registrations and have a limited number of stipends available.
 

When
September 13th, 2024 from  9:20 AM to  3:30 PM
Location
Somerton regional rail station
14001 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19116
United States
Contact
Phone: 267-702-5464
Event Fee(s)
Registration Fee
discounted (student / artist / activist ) contribution $15.00
$25 contribution $25.00
$50 contribution $50.00
$100 contribution $100.00
Support one stipend for a walker facing financial hardship $250.00
Additional contribution
Additional Event Details
Status WAITLIST
Walk Segment(s) 8c – Fox Chase to Forrest Hills Station, 9a – Forrest Hills Station to Somerton Station