PTR - THE ORIGINAL RUNNING COMPANY

7:30 AM Every Saturday @ Pine Rd Parking Lot

Pennypack Trail Runners is an inclusive, free running group in Northeast Philadelphia made up of members who love running in Pennypack Park and the surrounding area.

Casual Group: 1-3 miles on a mixture of the paved bike path and Pennypack's famous dirt trails. This group is perfect for beginners, those coming back from injury, or folks who prefer a slower pace.

Experienced Group: Our Experienced Group runs 4-6 miles on Pennypack's trails at a more brisk pace. This group is perfect for folks who are used to running at least 4 miles at a 10 minute per mile pace.

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Meet the people who make it all possible

Mitchell Hajdak

Hi! My name is Mitchell Hajdak. I starting running in 2014 when I was 34. I ran my first 5K by the end of that year and was completely hooked. I progressed in distances and continued to push myself thru 2015. I ran my first marathon in March of 2016 and have since run a few more. I’ve also dabbled in ultramarathons with a couple 50Ks under my belt. I hope to continue running this distance a couple times a year for a little while. I’d eventually like to step up to either a 60K or 40 miler as my next endeavor. Thru all of this, I have found a home in the running community and multiple area clubs. I began attending PTR in 2016 and by 2018 I was leading some of the runs. After some time, I was asked to be a club captain and it has become the most rewarding aspect of my running journey. I have a long family history with Pennypack and it has been a true joy to share my love of the park with all of the fantastic people who come to our Saturday runs! I hope to see you out on the trails with us sometime soon!!!