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