Upcoming Local Events

Participating in CrossFit-type competitions, triathlons, running races, and other types of fitness events is a great way to challenge yourself and reinvigorate your training! We’ve been getting tons of emails about local events , so we wanted to put to get them all in one place. Check ’em out and post to comments if you’re looking for some teammates!

WOD for Dogs – August 23. A new fundraiser to raise money for the Wallace the Pit Bull Foundation. We’ll run this as the workout of the day at ICA on 8/23. Donations are absolutely not expected, but if you want to give we will collect and submit any donations we receive. For a neat video on the design of the WOD click here.
Warrior Dash at Pocono Raceway – August 23. A 3.32 mile, 12 obstacle course in a wooded setting. Daria is already registered; any other takers?
Run for Green Valleys – September 6. The Green Valley Watershed Association is a local organization that protects the health of our watersheds in northern Chester County. This annual fundraiser includes a 5k walk/run, a 10k run, and a children’s 1 mile fun run. ICA is a sponsor of this event – please show your support!
Philly Civilian Military Combine – September 13. Join Team ICA as they take on the Philly CMC! We had a great crew complete the Pocono CMC, so we know this event will be loads of fun. Talk to Hilary for more information.
Diesel Thruster Competition – September 20. An individual competition at CF Kennett Square. $50 per person for Rx, scaled, or party division (for new athletes to modify as much as necessary but still get to compete).
South Philly Rumble – September 27. There are still spots open for this annual team WOD! Teams of 4 (2 men and 2 women) compete at CrossFit South Philly. We already have 1 ICA team signed up… any other takers?
Girls on Girls III – September 27. Girls-only partner competition at CrossFit Harmony in Newtown Square, PA. Rx and scaled divisions.
Will WOD for Beer – October 4. Save the date for CrossFit Del Val’s Will WOD for Beer. A mostly fun, somewhat competition-based event. We send a group every year and it’s always a blast!
Parkway Walk/Run 5k – Tom Salamone and Ron Santoro’s cousin, Mary, is a brain tumor survivor who is entering kindergarten this Fall. If you are looking for a fun 5k race, please consider joining her team, Mary’s Marchers. For more info, click HERE. To sign up, click HERE.
Unite Fitness Decathlon – October 11. A 10k trail run in Newton, PA, interspersed with 10 exercise-based challenges such as thrusters, lunges, box jumps, etc. Three divisions: competitive, completion, and relay team. Watch the trailer video here. The event benefits Alliance for a Healthier Generation, whose primary mission is to improve childhood health by fighting childhood obesity.
SuperFit Philadelphia – October 18. Held at CrossFit KOP, this is a fun partner competition run by one of the largest fitness event organizers in the country.
Phoenixville Run – October 25. A 5k or 10k run starting at Reeve’s park in Phoenixville, benefiting the Phoenixville Citizen Advocacy organization. ICA is a sponsor of this event – please show your support!
Race for Hope – November 2. Join Erin and team “Erin’s Irish Eyes” for a 5k run in Philadelphia benefiting the National Brain Tumor Society. You can show your support by joining her team (runners, walkers, rollerbladers all welcome!), or donating. You can visit her personal fundraising page HERE.
Mount Laurel Throwdown – November 15. An all-day throwdown in NJ.