Run the Benjamin Franklin Bridge: Bridge Runners and Yards Help Local Students

Run the Benjamin Franklin Bridge: Bridge Runners and Yards Help Local Students

Hundreds of runners will take on the most iconic bridge in America to raise money for Students Run Philly Style. After attracting hundreds of runners and raising money earlier this spring, Yards Brewing and Philadelphia Distance Run are teaming up again for the last Yards Bridge Run of the year on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Runners of all faces and all paces are invited to join this special night of community, running, giving back and food/drink. Founded in 2014 by longtime Yards employee Keith Zonderwyk, the Yards Bridge Runs have spent more than a decade bringing together runners, beer lovers, and members of Philadelphia's vibrant fitness community. What began as a casual gathering among friends has grown into a beloved local tradition, combining exercise, community, and philanthropy.

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