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Philly’s Fraud Street Run will go from the ‘famous Four Seasons Total Landscaping’ to ‘the lesser-known Four Seasons Hotel’
“It’s just celebrating something dumb that happened. Everyone is invited,” Lyons, 51, said. “With this run, we want to make sure we celebrate good things happening in Philly and prove we have the best sense of humor — bar none — of any city in the country.”
Lyons batted around a few ideas for the name, like “Eight Seasons Total Landscaping Hotel Run," but Fraud Street Run — a nod to Philly’s beloved 10-mile Broad Street Run — was the clear winner.
This “100% unsanctioned run” has no awards, no aid stations, and no fees, though participants are encouraged to make a $10 donation to Philabundance. All runners are to wear face masks and remain socially distanced throughout the course, Lyons said.
There’s also a virtual option for people who want to run their own 11-mile course on or after Nov. 29 and post photos to the hashtag #FraudStreetRun. Lyons said costumes are encouraged for the race, “the dumber, the better.”
“I don’t think many people would want to dress up as Rudy, he doesn’t have a good fashion sense,” Lyons said. “But I think we’ll see a couple Grittys and maybe a couple Rockys.”
^^^ #Don'tFuckWithPhilly!
“It’s just celebrating something dumb that happened. Everyone is invited,” Lyons, 51, said. “With this run, we want to make sure we celebrate good things happening in Philly and prove we have the best sense of humor — bar none — of any city in the country.”
Lyons batted around a few ideas for the name, like “Eight Seasons Total Landscaping Hotel Run," but Fraud Street Run — a nod to Philly’s beloved 10-mile Broad Street Run — was the clear winner.
This “100% unsanctioned run” has no awards, no aid stations, and no fees, though participants are encouraged to make a $10 donation to Philabundance. All runners are to wear face masks and remain socially distanced throughout the course, Lyons said.
There’s also a virtual option for people who want to run their own 11-mile course on or after Nov. 29 and post photos to the hashtag #FraudStreetRun. Lyons said costumes are encouraged for the race, “the dumber, the better.”
“I don’t think many people would want to dress up as Rudy, he doesn’t have a good fashion sense,” Lyons said. “But I think we’ll see a couple Grittys and maybe a couple Rockys.”
^^^ #Don'tFuckWithPhilly!
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