WISSAHICKON TRAIL CLASSIC

The 6th Annual Grow & Walk-A-Thon 5K is back! As the culminating event of Grow & Walk Philly - a multi-week greening and walking program designed to improve individual and community health - this community wellness event invites neighbors and area residents to have fun will being fit.

The Walk-A-Thon will increase your appreciation for the West Oak Lane neighborhood and its green spaces, & connect you to other green thumbs, seedfolks, and health enthusiasts.

During the walk neighborhood highlights will include green assets throughout the neighborhood including a library, school, front yard gardens, rec center and a park.

The Grow And Walk- A-Thon begins at the West Oak Lane Library and will be a simple walk starting on one of the main thoroughfares in Northwest Philadelphia - Washington Lane. The walk/run will end at Awbury Park where there will be a group celebration and complimentary lunch.

This low profile walk is ideal for beginners, leisure walkers, and families. You won't want to miss it, there will even be a personal trainer on-site to help coach everyone through!

Grow & Walk - A-Thon is FREE to West Oak Lane residents and sliding scale for all others participants.

We ask that people living outside of West Oak Lane pay a sliding scale of $20-$40 to participate.

• Consider paying less on the scale if you are supporting children/dependents; are an unpaid community organizer; receive public assistance.

• Consider paying more on the scale if you own the home you live in; have investments; travel recreationally.

Lace up your running shoes and kick-off your morning with a 3 mile run or 1 mile walk for a great cause by supporting the Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support at Saint Joseph's University! By participating in the Annual Kinney Walk/Run for Autism you are supporting individuals with autism, their families and students studying to work in the field. Thank you for making a difference!

Race Results: We have enabled the Racejoy app so that your results will immediately upload to our results page, get notifications of what mile you are at and your pace along with cheers. For more details click on the Racejoy option on the race menu. We'll send you directions once the race date approaches.

Race Awards: Divisional medals will be awarded to the 5K only.

The Perfect Marathon Training Race is BACK!

The 5th Annual Shoes 'N Brews 26.2KM Metric Marathon & Relay will take place on Sunday October 5th, 2025.

A collaboration between The RUNegades (Shoes) and The Conshohocken Brewing Company (Brews), this FLAT, FAST, POINT-TO-POINT race on the SRT will take you from Conshohocken to a rockin' afterparty on Bridge Street in Phoenixville.

At 26.2 KM this "metric marathon" is 16.28 miles--basically a half marathon plus a 5K. It's perfect for marathon training OR for anyone who wants more than a half marathon but is not quite ready for a full.

Not up for taking on all 16.2 miles by yourself? Team up with a running buddy and split the course in two with the TEAM RELAY OPTION! The exchange will occur at mile 9, right under the 422 overpass near the Betzwood parking area at 1400 Sullivan's Lane in Norristown, PA.

Date: Sunday October 5th

Time: 8:00 AM

Course: Point-to-point from the Conshohocken Brewing Company in Conshohocken to Phoenixville on the SRT, finishing under the Gay Street Bridge in Phoenixville. For those in the two-person relay, the exchange will occur at mile 9, where the SRT goes under 422 near Betzwood Park.

Check out the course map here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4532418298

Cost: Solo Runners: $65 until 4/30; $70 until 8/31; $75 9/1 to race day Relay Runners: $50/each until 8/31; $55/each 9/1 to race day (lunch buffet is included in the cost of every entry)

After Party: @ The Rec Room by Conshohocken Brewing on Bridge Street in Phoenixville! All runners will receive a free buffet lunch. Spectators who would like to join for the buffet can pre-purchase buffet tickets for $15.

Race Swag: Artist-designed finishers' medal and a quality race-themed shirt. (Shirt guaranteed if you register by 9/12.)

Awards: Awards for top 3 male and female overall and top 3 M/F in each of the following age groups: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+ / The top three M/F/Co-ed relay teams will also win awards

Transportation: During registration, participants will have the option to purchase tickets for shuttle trips from Phoenixville to Conshohocken. One at 11:30 am, one at 12:15pm and one at 1:00 pm.

Relay runners are expected to transport themselves from the exchange to the Rec Room. We suggest that one teammate drop the other at the start in Conshy, then park near the exchange. When the first runner arrives at the exchange, they can take the car to Phoenixville.

Additional Information:

1. Bib pickup will be on-site at the Taproom at Conshy Brewing, starting at 7 am.

2. We cannot place portable toilets on the SRT, but there is a short detour to restrooms at the Betzwood parking area (mile 9.5) and restrooms at the Reynolds Dog Park in Phoenixiville (mile 14).

3. Water stations will be placed at miles 4, 6, 9, 11.5, and 14.

Because of restrictions in Montgomery County, the field is limited to 200 runners! Sign up before it sells out!

Join Scoogië Events & Well Crafted Brewing Company in partnership with Ambler Yards & Lower Gwynedd Township for an Oktoberfest celebration run on October 5, 2025 that promises to be an instant Fall classic!

This event is limited to 800 runners*

Please register early to ensure your slot.

This family friendly, community driven event will reward participants with an amazing finisher's medal, a special commemorative Scoogië's Oktoberfest baseball style hat*, a free Well Crafted Brewing Company beer for all runners over 21 at the finish line*

Plus, some festive music, yard games, food trucks and a rock'in awards ceremony with age group & overall awards!

And who knows what other spontaneous fun may happen once you cross the finish line!

Sign up today and be part of the fun!

*Hat deadline is August 31st

*Must be 21 yrs+ for a beer. ID's will be checked.

*Once 800 runners is reached, we will immediately close registration. (This may be as early as September 1st)