Einstein Walk and Run Through the Park

French Creek Racing presents the second race of our series of 6 open water swimming races throughout the summer.

You MUST be registered for the FULL SERIES to be eligible for series points and awards.

2025 race dates are: 5/5, 6/2, 6/23, 7/21, 8/4, and 8/25. (Click link for other individual race registrations)

Each race will be scheduled on Tuesday afternoon/evening with Thursday as a rain date. For all dates, we are offering both a 800m and 1600m series option.

Race address: 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA. This GPS address will get you to the parking lot. From the lot, walk the short paved path toward the river and make a left until you see our launch/starting point. We are approximately 300 yards downstream from the 422 bridge. Absolutely no parking in front of our launch area.

Swimmers should be confident of their ability to swim 800/1600 meters in open water before entering.

We follow USAT's guidelines for use of wetsuits. Anything below 78ºF will be wetsuit legal and above 78º will be non-wetsuit. Anyone who wishes to wear a wetsuit above 78ºF will simply compete as an unofficial racer.

FORMAT: Swimmers will go off in small groups at specified wave start times. The first swimmers will begin at 5:00 PM. Swimmers will get to choose their heats at 30 minute intervals, including the main "party" heat at 6:30PM. 1600 meter swimmers must start no later than 6:00PM.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is available until 9AM on race day. Registration is also available on site for an additional $5 fee. You will select your wave start time during the registration process. If you need to change your start wave, please email us. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your assigned wave time. You may warm up in the vicinity of the start/finish dock prior to your wave start time. Please do not swim downstream on the race course and remain within sight of the starting platform. When you arrive, check in at our table. You'll get body marked and you'll receive a swim cap. A bright colored cap or New Wave Swim Buoy must be worn by all racers. Please let us know in advance if you need to purchase a NWSB.

All FULL SERIES racers registered by 4/4 will receive a series t-shirt, and a custom award.

REFUNDS: No refunds will be issued. If requested at least 7 days in advance, we will be able to transfer your funds to a different training or race event.

Check out the most accurate water conditions at this location here. Open Water Series Events are subject to cancellation or change due to weather (lightning, water quality, etc.). For the most up to date information on our location and schedule, join our Facebook Group.

Directions to Norristown Location:

From Trooper Rd. exit of 422, head toward the Betzwood trailhead on Trooper Rd. Make a left at the "T" to go under 422. Make another left to the parking lot and walk the short paved path to the starting point. We are approximately 300 yards downstream from the 422 bridge.

The 800m swim course will start slightly upriver, then about 390 meters downriver, returning upriver to the finish line. For more details, please review our Swim Course Map. The 1600m swim course will be 2 laps of the 800m course.

SWIM FINISH: These races will be hand timed. Your time will stop when you touch the floating dock start/finish.

It is suggested that swimmers bring their own pre-race food and drinks. If there is anything you need, please bring it from home!

Restrooms: No restroom facilities onsite. Please make sure you use the bathroom before you arrive. The nearest bathroom facility is at the Betzwood trailhead, about 600 meters from our launch point. No changing room on site.

PLEASE READ: INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

OPEN WATER SERIES EVENT OCCUR IN A RIVER SUBJECT TO FLOW AND RUNOFF CONDITIONS. All races will be held rain or shine. Two things will cause the race to be postponed: 1) Lightning in the area, and 2) water quality due to stormwater runoff. Generally, we will use www.phillyrivercast.org as a guideline of water quality. Ultimately, we will make a call by 12 noon and email registrants as well as posting it on our Facebook page at that time. Rain dates are typically Thursday of the same week, unless we post otherwise. If there is light rain during the event, we will still swim. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF CONDITIONS, BUT DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE RIVER, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY RACE TO BE HELD AT THE TIME INDICATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY!

Prizes

Custom awards will be given for the top 3 in each category and age group, based on points scored in each race. Award winners must be present at the final race of the season (8/25) to claim their awards.

Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of our events! We need lifeguaurds, kayakers, and much more. Please contact [email protected] to help out, or simply register as a volunteer!

The Wissahickon Trail Classic was established in 2006 to highlight Wissahickon Valley Park as one of the best trail running destinations on the East Coast. Back for its 17th year, the Wissahickon Trail Classic will engage hundreds of trail runners from the region, providing a unique race experience in Philadelphia’s premier park. Benefiting Friends of the Wissahickon, funds raised through the Trail Classic will go directly back into the stewardship of the Wissahickon trail system and watershed.

Date: Saturday, June 6th

Time: 8:30am

Start/finish location: W. Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19118

Length: 10K trail race or 1 mile family-friendly nature walk. Here’s a map of the last Trail Classic in 2024. The 2026 race course will generally be the same.

The Queen of Prussia 10K is an all-women's, high-quality running event on June 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The race will begin and end at King of Prussia's Town Center, where outdoor shopping, dining, and now running meet. We are excited to continue offering both a 10K and 5K option. The Queen of Prussia 10K Expo will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Packet Pickup will be from 10:00am-3pm at KOP Town Center in the Green Space in front of Davio's. For anyone who cannot attend packet pick up on Saturday, we will also offer race day packet pick up on Sunday, June 7th from 6:30-7:30am at the race start.

This is a race for women, organized BY local women. Every detail will be taken care of to ensure a memorable day for you and your BRFs (best running friends). In 2026, our team will continue to work hard to provide a high-quality race experience.

The QOP10K Community is strong and growing. We have a private Facebook group, where runners share workouts, tips, and support while training.

Race Amenities:

• A free Mentor program with tips for athletes during training

• Engaging events leading up to the race (Health and Wellness events, Group Runs, and more!)

• Seamless packet pick up

• Fun post race party

• Race Tee Shirt (Unisex sizing, short sleeve)

• Finisher's Medal fit for a Queen

We hope you join us for our 7th year!

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11TH ANNUAL SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON!

When:

June 13, 2026

Where:

The Penllyn Club

525 Gwynedd Avenue

Penllyn, PA 19422

www.penllynclub.com

GPS: HERE!

Time:

Start Time 8:00 am

What:

Triathlon: Swim/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old

Duathlon: Run/Bike/Run for kids 5 to 15 years old

💥THIS IS WHAT THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS' ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON IS ALL ABOUT💥

It's about giving EVERY child no matter what level of experience they have in triathlon or duathlon a SAFE place to BE THEMSELVES!

We LOVE brand new first timer racers and we CATER to them.

😊💥WARNING💥😊

This event may cause an unusually large amounts of smiles & contagious hugs!

You’ve been warned…😊😃😁

💥💥💥PLEASE REGISTER RIGHT AWAY AS WE WILL SELL OUT QUICKLY!💥💥💥

Awards:

Awards for age groups in both the triathlon & duathlon:

5-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Where:

The Penllyn Club

525 Gwynedd Avenue

Penllyn, PA 19422

www.penllynclub.com

GPS: HERE!

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👉🏻For a more detailed look at this event, which includes course maps and parking maps, please visit our race homepage HERE!

The purpose of this event is to promote multisport participation and encourage a healthy lifestyle in youth & families.

SO, WHY IS THE SCOOGIE EVENTS KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON A MUST DO?

~😃 The non-competitive, fun & positive atmosphere created by the Scoogie Events Crew!

~😃 The awesome finisher's medal that every triathlete & duathlete gets when they cross the finish line!

~😃 The TIE DYE TEE that every athlete that registered before the deadline gets!

~😃We will create and foster a safe and enjoyable atmosphere that helps your child feel COMFORTABLE & VERY SPECIAL.

😀THE DETAILS😀

Scoogie Events KIDS ROCK TRIATHLON & DUATHLON will be staged on Saturday, June 13, 2026 to help raise funds for the beautiful Penllyn Club

while also providing a fun, non-competitive atmosphere in a safe environment and of course, an awesome post-race atmosphere for the kids.

😀DISTANCES😀

Triathlon distances:

Ages 5-7: Swim 25 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile

Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .35 Mile

Ages 10-11: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Ages 12-15: Swim 100 yards ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Duathlon distances:

Ages 6-7: Run .40 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .25 Mile

Ages 8-9: Run .40 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .25 Mile

Ages 10-11: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 2 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Ages 12-15: Run .9 Mile ~ Bike 3.5 Miles ~ Run .75 Mile

Awards for age Groups: 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15.

Course details:

Swim:

(for the triathlon)

The swim will be held in an outdoor pool with lifeguards.

Transition Area:

(for both tri & du)

There will be an area for the competitors to put their bikes, shoes, helmets, etc., called “the transition area”.

After finishing the swim, (or 1st run for the duathletes) the kids will come into the transition area

to put on their biking gear, get their bikes and start the bike portion of the race.

IMPORTANT TRANSITION NOTE:

The transition area will be staffed with 10 Scoogie Events Crew to welcome & encourage your children.

👉🏻To view actual maps of both the bike as well as the run course, click HERE for our homepage.

😀RACE DAY TIMELINE😀

Time: Start Time 8:00

NOTE:

A VERY DETAILED email will be sent out to all registered triathletes on the week of June 8th.

Packet pick-up details will also be included in that email…stay tuned 😊

RACE DAY ARRIVAL & START TIMES

Suggested arrival time:

6:00-6:30 am

Transition closes:

7:30 am

Pre-race talk

(calming encouragement by Scoogie)

7:30 am

National Anthem:

7:48 am

Triathletes & duathletes go to staging area and get ready to start

(Age group will be the child’s age ON RACE DAY)

Rolling start begins:

(Older triathletes & duathletes start first)

8:00 am

(It will be a rolling start with the 15-year old's starting first)

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Let the after party celebration begin...

Snow cones, bounce houses, watermelon eating contest & more...

Awards ceremony begins at approximately:

8:45/9:00

If you have ANY questions or concerns or just need any clarification regarding ANYTHING having to do with this event,

PLEASE EMAIL US ASAP and we will get right back to you.

PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GO OVER ALL OF THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Email: [email protected]

The event will be altered or cancelled if it is deemed that for any reason the event is unsafe for the participants.

EVERY PARENT & TRIATHLETE MUST PERFORM A VERY COMPLETE & THOROUGH BIKE CHECK WAY BEFORE RACE DAY!

💥💥💥PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR OUR HOMEPAGE AND VIEW SCOOGIE'S SAFETY BIKE CHECK LIST! 💥💥💥

Parents DO NOT need to get helmets & bikes inspected at a bike shop. But, we are asking that you (the parent) thoroughly go over your child’s bike and make sure that everything is tight and in working order. We’re going to post safety checklist on this website and also email it out to all registered athletes the week of June 9th.

DO YOU WANT TO EARN MONEY BACK....EASILY!!!

💖The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program!💖

How it works: Once you have registered for this event, you will automatically be emailed a unique link in your confirmation email that you can then share with friends ANY WAY YOU'D LIKE: Post your link on Facebook, Twitter or email it to your friends, family & co-workers and each time a friends registers for this event (not including the kids 1/2 mile run or 1 or 2 mile walks) you get $5 back onto the original credit card you used to register for the event.

Keep doing it till you earn your registration money back…EASY PEASY!

😃😃IT WILL LITERALLY TAKE YOU 1 MINUTE TO DO!!😃😃

💖BAM💖

$5 back on your credit card FOR EACH PERSON THAT REGISTERS until you earn your whole registration back!!

YES, THAT'S CORRECT, YOU READ IT RIGHT...WE WILL GIVE YOU $5 RIGHT BACK ONTO YOUR CREDIT CARD FOR EVERY FRIEND THAT REGISTERS....IT LITERALLY COULD NOT BE ANY EASIER!

Very detailed and specific instructions regarding The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program instructions

WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU AND EXPLAINED VERY CLEARLY IN YOUR REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAIL ONCE YOU REGISTER!

Have questions about the The Scoogie Events Share The Love Referral Program?

Shoot us an email and we'll be happy to help in any way that we can😊

[email protected]

We do not offer refunds or transfers.

There is no mailing of awards or shirts. You MUST pick up your award before you leave. If you do not, we cannot hold/store awards and it will likely be given to a race day entry or someone else. It is simply too much to hold/store & inventory the awards.

Note: If you are registered for this race and you registered in time to choose a t-shirt BUT you are unable to run for whatever reason, you will NEED TO CONTACT us BEFORE RACE DAY and let us know if you'd like us to hold on to your reserved shirt for you to pick up at a future Scoogie Event. If you do not do this, we cannot hold your shirt and it will be given to someone that registered after the deadline. We cannot mail shirts!

Packet Pick details will be emailed 5 days before this event.

Runners may pick up their packets on race morning but it is advised that they pick them up at packet pick up to avoid lines on race day.

If you have ANY questions at all...please do not hesitate to email Scoogie at [email protected].

French Creek Racing presents the third race of our series of 6 open water swimming races throughout the summer.

You MUST be registered for the FULL SERIES to be eligible for series points and awards.

2024 race dates are: 5/5, 6/2, 6/23, 7/21, 8/4, and 8/25.

Each race will be scheduled on Tuesday afternoon/evening with Thursday as a rain date. For all dates, we are offering both a 800m and 1600m series option.

Race address: 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA. This GPS address will get you to the parking lot. From the lot, walk the short paved path toward the river and make a left until you see our launch/starting point. We are approximately 300 yards downstream from the 422 bridge. Absolutely no parking in front of our launch area.

Swimmers should be confident of their ability to swim 800/1600 meters in open water before entering.

We follow USAT's guidelines for use of wetsuits. Anything below 78ºF will be wetsuit legal and above 78º will be non-wetsuit. Anyone who wishes to wear a wetsuit above 78ºF will simply compete as an unofficial racer.

FORMAT: Swimmers will go off in small groups at specified wave start times. The first swimmers will begin at 5:00 PM. Swimmers will get to choose their heats at 30 minute intervals, including the main competitive heat at 6:30PM. 1600 meter swimmers must start no later than 6:00PM.

REGISTRATION: Pre-registration is available until 9AM on race day. Registration is also available on site for an additional $5 fee. You will select your wave start time during the registration process. If you need to change your start wave, please email us. Aim to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your assigned wave time. You may warm up in the vicinity of the start/finish dock prior to your wave start time. Please do not swim downstream on the race course and remain within sight of the starting platform. When you arrive, check in at our table. You'll get body marked and you'll receive a swim cap. A bright colored cap or New Wave Swim Buoy must be worn by all racers. Please let us know in advance if you need to purchase a NWSB.

All series racers registered by 4/4 will receive a series t-shirt, and a custom award.

REFUNDS: No refunds will be issued. If requested at least 7 days in advance, we will be able to transfer your funds to a different training or race event.

Check out the most accurate water conditions at this location here. Open Water Series Events are subject to cancellation or change due to weather (lightning, water quality, etc.). For the most up to date information on our location and schedule, join our Facebook Group.

Directions to Norristown Location:

From Trooper Rd. exit of 422, head toward the Betzwood trailhead on Trooper Rd. Make a left at the "T" to go under 422. Make another left to the parking lot and walk the short paved path to the starting point. We are approximately 300 yards downstream from the 422 bridge.

The 800m swim course will start slightly upriver, then about 390 meters downriver, returning upriver to the finish line. For more details, please review our Swim Course Map. The 1600m swim course will be 2 laps of the 800m course.

SWIM FINISH: These races will be hand timed. Your time will stop when you touch the floating dock start/finish.

It is suggested that swimmers bring their own pre-race food and drinks. If there is anything you need, please bring it from home!

Restrooms: No restroom facilities onsite. Please make sure you use the bathroom before you arrive. The nearest bathroom facility is at the Betzwood trailhead, about 600 meters from our launch point. No changing room on site.

PLEASE READ: INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

OPEN WATER SERIES EVENT OCCUR IN A RIVER SUBJECT TO FLOW AND RUNOFF CONDITIONS. All races will be held rain or shine. Two things will cause the race to be postponed: 1) Lightning in the area, and 2) water quality due to stormwater runoff. Generally, we will use www.phillyrivercast.org as a guideline of water quality. Ultimately, we will make a call by 12 noon and email registrants as well as posting it on our Facebook page at that time. Rain dates are typically Thursday of the same week, unless we post otherwise. If there is light rain during the event, we will still swim. WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF CONDITIONS, BUT DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE RIVER, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY RACE TO BE HELD AT THE TIME INDICATED. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND FLEXIBILITY!

Prizes

Custom awards will be given for the top 3 in each category and age group, based on points scored in each race. Award winners must be present at the final race of the season (8/25) to claim their awards.

Volunteers

Volunteers are the backbone of our events! We need lifeguaurds, kayakers, and much more. Please contact [email protected] to help out, or simply register as a volunteer!