Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Conshohocken, PA

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!

Celebrating Philadelphia Prettiest Park Wissahickon Valley park is the crown jewel of the Philadelphia Park system. It is over 2000 acres in size and features more than 50 miles of trails. The park combines natural beauty and history, with many historic buildings and bridges located within the park. The Forbidden Drive Trail is the most used and most know trail in the park. Over 1 million people use the trail every year and it was awarded PA Trail of the year in 2018. It is 5.45 miles long, 25 feet wide and features a max grade of 3%. The smooth gravel surface of the trail on Forbidden Drive makes it a perfect choice for runners, who usually run on pavement, but would like to run in an area immersed in nature on a surface that is more forgiving than pavement. And for the trail runners, we keep it interesting by adding a few trail sections as well. Let's celebrate Philadelphia Parks by running the Forbidden Run Fest at the Wissahickon Valley Park. This race is limited to 750 runners, so

please register early. We are looking forward seeing you at the starting line in November. Distances 10 KM10 MilesHalf Marathon Bib Pickup There will be no expo. Bibs and swag pickup on race day only.Starts at 8:00AM at the Start/Finishapprox. address: Houston Playground, 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128 Start Time 13.1 9:00AM10 Miler 9:15AM10 KM 9:30 AM Fees 13.1 $75 till 6/30/26 $79 till 9/30/26 ($85 after)10 Miler $65 till 6/30/26 $69 till 9/30/26 ($75 after)10 KM $55 till 6/30/26 $59 till 9/30/26 ($65 after) Refunds Refunds will be processed up to 30 days prior to race day. No refunds or deferrals after. Refund is entry fee minus $10. Please mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to:UESc/o ForbiddenRF2137 Old Lancaster PikeReinholds, PA 17569No refunds or deferrals within 30 days of race day.We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race due to weather, acts of God or other reasons outside of the control of Uberendurancesports. No unauthorized bib transfers, please

contact Rd at [email protected] to find out if and how you can transfer your bib. Awards & Swag Every runner will receive an awesome Philadelphia themed finisher award (tbd) and an awesome race shirt without any advertising on it.Trophies for Top 3 overall and Top 3 age group 19 & under, 20 - 29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 & Top 3 60 plus Time Limit Every runner has to be finished by 1pm. This makes all distances hiker friendly. Water Stops Aid stations are spaced 2-3 miles apart. 10 KM: 1 Stop at Mile 310 Miler: 3 Stops at Mile 3 ,5 & 7 13.1+: 4 Stops at Mile 3,5,8 & 10We recommend carrying a bottle to keep hydrated. Gatorade and water will be available at all the aid stations. There will be the usual trail fare and carbs to keep you fueled at the race (bring your own gels, if you rely on them). Timing This race is chip timed. Please do not fold your bib nr, it will damage the timing chip.Top 3 will be determined by gun time (whoever crosses the finish line first), age group awards are

determined by chip time (your actual net time). Live results will be posted at www.2Lraceservices.com Post Race Party Award ceremony, live music and pizza party at the finish line. Stick around to cheer for all the runners. Course 10 KM:Mile 1: Downhill on mostly smooth compacted dirt trail (last 1/4 mile is somewhat rocky and steep downhill)Mile 2 & 3: Very gradual downhill on smooth wide gravel trail (Forbidden Drive)Mile 3.1: TurnaroundMile 4 & 5: Very gradual uphill on Forbidden DriveMile 6: Mount Misery - 1/4 mile rocky uphill section followed by compacted dirt trail back to the finish line.10 Miler:Mile 1: Downhill on mostly smooth compacted dirt trail (last 1/4 mile is somewhat rocky and steep downhill)Mile 2-5: Very gradual downhill on smooth wide gravel trail (Forbidden Drive)Mile 5: TurnaroundMile 6-9:Very gradual uphill on Forbidden DriveMile 6: Mount Misery - 1/4 mile rocky uphill section followed by compacted dirt trail back to the finish line.13.1+:Mile 1: Downhill on mostly

smooth compacted dirt trail (last 1/4 mile is somewhat rocky and steep downhill)Mile 2-5: Very gradual downhill on smooth wide gravel trail (Forbidden Drive)Mile 6-9: Loop featuring 3 miles of rolling single track trail, 0.5 Miles paved bicycke trail and 0.5 miles gravel trailMile 10-13: Very gradual uphill on Forbidden DriveMile 14: Mount Misery - 1/4 mile rocky uphill section followed by compacted dirt trail back to the finish line.And yes, our Halfmarathon is closer to 14 miles long Course map with aid-station locations & turnaround points Zoomable map with elevation profileWith this course we try to introduce new runners and road runners to trail running. We have a generous timel limit, so one could even power hike it. The entire course is located within Wissahickon Park, so you are in nature the entire run. If you enjoy trail running, you will enjoy our 13.1 course featuring 5 miles of dirt trails and 8 miles of gravel trail on the scenic Forbidden Drive. Event's current local time:

5:02 AM ET

Intro Thank you for the video Pat DuranteWissahickon Valley park is the crown jewel of the Philadelphia park system. It is over 2000 acres is size and features more than 50 miles of trails. The park combines natural beauty and history, with many historic buildings and bridges located within the park. Philadelphia trail runners have embraced the park for many years for their training runs, due to its natural beauty and extensive trail network, but there hasn't been a long distance trail race in recent memory. Let's celebrate Philadelphia trails by running the Philadelphia Trail (Half)Marathon at the Wissahickon Valley Park. Over 500 runners have registered for the race in the past 2 years, and we are expecting a large field for the return to Wissahickon Valley. We are looking forward seeing you at the starting line in 2025. Distances: 13.1 Miles26.2 Miles Bib Pickup: There will be no expo. Bibs and swag pickup on raceday only.Starts at 6:30AM at the Start/Finishapprox address: Houston

Playground, 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19128 Start Time: 26.2 8:00 AM13.1 9:00 AM Fees: 13.1: $69 till 7/31/2026 $79 till 2/28/2027 ($85 after)26.2: $79 till 7/31/2026 $89 till 2/28/2027 ($95 after) Refunds: Refunds will be processed up to 30 days prior to race day. No refunds or deferrals after. Refund is entry fee minus $10. Please mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to: UESc/o PhillytrailRF2137 Old Lancaster PikeReinholds, PA 17569No refunds or deferrals within 30 days of race day.We reserve the right to cancel or postpone the race due to weather, acts of God or other reasons outside of the control of Uberendurancesports. No unauthorized bib transfers, please contact Rd at [email protected] to find out if and how you can transfer your bib. Awards: Every finisher will receive an awesome Philadelphia themed finisher medal. Trophies for Top 3 overall and Top 3 age group 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 (+ top 25% age group 70+) Time Limit: Every runner has to

be finished by 4pm. This makes the 13.1 super hiker friendly, and one should be able to power hike the marathon within the 8 hour time limit as well. Aid Stations: Aid station are spaced between 3 and 4 miles apart. Trail runners usually carry a bottle to keep hydrated between aid stations. Gatorade and water will be available at all the aid stations. There will be the usual trail fare and carbs to keep you fueled at the race (bring your own gels, if you rely on them). Timing: Manual bib timing, utilizing the ultrasignup timing app. Please wear you bib in the front, visible for the finish line timing crew. Post Race Party Awards will be given out as you cross the finish line. We will have live music at the finish and a pizza party. Course: The 13.1 course will be 90% plus single track trail at the Wissahickon. The exact layout is posted on our website. Many rolling hills and some technical sections with rocks and roots. Need to be a bit gritty to get this done :-). Charity The Philadelphia

Trail Marathon proudly supports educational programs for children at the Houston Playground Recreational Center. Event's current local time: 5:27 AM ET