11 running, walking, swimming, and other events in West Norriton Township, Pennsylvania

French Creek Racing presents the fourth 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.

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!

French Creek Racing presents the fifth 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.

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 "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 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 lifeguards, kayakers, and much more. Please contact [email protected] to help out, or simply register as a volunteer!

Welcome to the 11th Annual River Day Races, presented by French Creek Racing!

Parking and directions: Use the GPS address - 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA 19403. There is plenty of space available in this parking lot! Absolutely no parking in front of the launch area. From the lot, walk south (away from the Schuylkill River Trail) down the asphalt path toward the river. After you cross the road, make a left and walk downstream (east) for about 200 yards until you'll see our launch area on your right.

This event features our 5K, 1 mile, and 800m swim races, in addition to a SwimRun - 800m swim, 5K run, 800m swim, & 5K Relay (3 x 1 mi)

River Day Schedule:

Thursday 8/6 at Midnight - Online registration closes.

Saturday 8/8 -- 9AM - 5K Swim & Relay start

Saturday 8/8 -- 11AM - 1 Mile Swim start

Saturday 8/8 -- 11:40AM - SwimRunSwim start

Saturday 8/8 -- 11:45AM - 800m Swim start

Custom overall and age group awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each classification - overall and 10 year age increments.

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

Register today for 1, multiple, or all 4 races, and stick around to see all the fun that River Day offers!

The 5K race starts at 9:00am. The cutoff time for the 5K is 3 hours. The 5K course will be 3 loops. All other races will be 1 loop. There will no hydration stop provided by French Creek Racing. Any 5K swimmer who wishes to place their own nutrition near the start/finish area (and 1&2 mile marks) will be permitted and encouraged to do so. If you expect to complete the race in LONGER than two hours, it is strongly encouraged for you to bring an individual escort kayaker, and your own nutrition. Please do not place your nutrition on the floating dock as it's very likely to get knocked into the river.

The 1 mile race (1 loop) starts at 11:00am. The cutoff time for the 1 mile is 1 hour. If you wish to bring your own escort kayaker, you may do so! We will have a number of kayak and boat supports along the course. There will be no nutrition/hydration stops on the 1 mile course.

The 800 meter race (1 loop) starts at 11:45am. The cutoff time for the 800 meter race is 30 minutes. There will be no nutrition/hydration stops on the 800 meter course.

The SwimRun event begins at 11:40am. All racers must complete the course by 1:00pm.

Swim/Run Notes:

• Format is 800m swim (1 loop), 5K run (2 loops), and 800m swim (1 loop)

• There will be a small transition area (not fenced in) where you can change shoes, etc. No transition times will be kept. You'll simply get swim and run splits. Transition on either side of the line.

• We will set up an aid station near the swim exit which runners will pass at least 4 times during their 5K. Racers may also stash their own nutrition at this aid station.

We will need approximately 10-12 volunteers (kayakers, lifeguards, and other helpers). Register Here to Volunteer, or contact [email protected] if you have any questions.

We will follow the USAT Wetsuit rule of 78º temperature threshold. Should the water temperature exceed 78º, anyone wearing a wetsuit will not be counted in the official results. Should the water temperature exceed 84º F, no wetsuits may be worn. Water temperature is likely to be above 78º in early August.

If you wish to bring your own escort kayaker, you may do so! We will already have a number of kayak and boat supports along the course.

When you arrive, check in at our table, take a swim cap, and have your number marked. New Wave Swim Buoys may be worn by racers (your choice of color).

PLEASE READ: INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

THIS EVENT OCCURS 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. Ultimately, we will make a call by 3 hours prior to the first heat, and email registrants as well as posting it on our Facebook page at that time. 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!

Live river condition updates can be found HERE.

Refund Policy: 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. Deferrals will be offered in the event of race cancellation due to inclement weather.

French Creek Racing presents the final 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.

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 "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 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!

Welcome to the 12th Annual Charles Bender Memorial Swim and Relay, presented by French Creek Racing!

This swim was created based on an exploratory swim done by 4 men in September 2014: Jesse Kelly, Nabil Radouane, John Kenny, and Charles Bender. Charles was the race director at our inaugural race, completed in 2015. This swim is now dedicated to Charles Bender, who died tragically of heart failure in March 2017. We are excited to have the Bender Family back for the 8th time to honor Charles' memory!

Parking and directions: Use the GPS address - 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA 19403. There is plenty of space available in this parking lot. From the lot, walk south (away from the Schuylkill River Trail) down the asphalt path toward the river. After you cross the road, make a left and walk downstream (east) for about 200 yards until you'll see our launch area on your right. Swimmers and kayakers may drop off equipment at the launch area. Please keep your loading time to a maximum of 10 minutes. Absolutely no parking in front of the launch area after 7:00AM. Upon arrival, check in at our registration table, mark your numbers, and take a cap.

This event features the following races:

1. 8 Mile Swim, The "Classic" distance (Individual or 2-4 Person Relay). The 8 mile course is a round trip course with half of the swim against the current. All swimmers must have their own kayaker in their proximity at all times. If you need us to provide a kayak and paddler, please indicate so on your registration.

2. 15K distance. Racers will swim past the 422 bridge for over a half mile additional distance, each way. Same rules apply as with the 8 mile.

3. 6 Mile distance. Swim to the western tip of Barbadoes Island and back. Same rules apply as with the 8 mile.

Bender Swim Schedule:

Tuesday 9/1 at 12 Noon - Online registration closes.

Thursday 9/3 - Practice swims available 5-7PM.

Saturday 9/5 5:30AM - Swimmers and crew should try to arrive 45-60 minutes before their wave start time.

Saturday 9/5 6:30AM - 15K swimmers start, 8 mile swimmers ETA > 5 hours start.

Saturday 9/5 7:00AM - 8 mile swimmers start, 4-5 hour estimated finish.

Saturday 9/5 7:30AM - 8 mile swimmers start, < 4 hour estimated finish.

Saturday 9/5 7:45AM - 6 mile swimmers start (Start times may change slightly based on the number of racers in each event).

Saturday 9/5 1PM - Finish time cutoff.

Saturday 9/5 1PM - Awards ceremony.

There are no refunds and no rain date for this event. Any entries would be deferred to the following year's event, or to another FCR event of your choice.

Custom awards will be given to the top 3 M/F in each race.

All round trip courses start from our launch point approximately located at 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA. These courses will begin swimming upstream toward Valley Forge National Park (422/Pottstown Expressway bridge). Round trip events will finish back at the starting line heading upstream. All swimmers should follow the channel markers near 93 West Indian Lane (Miles ~1&7, or 2&8 for the 15K). This is mandatory due to water depth. Each turnaround point will be marked with a large orange buoy. There may be a noticeable current when swimming west toward Valley Forge. Swimmers should keep all turn buoys on their left shoulder to make counter-clockwise turns. All swimmers should keep to the right of other oncoming swimmers.

Please review these course maps for more detail:

15K Course

8 Mile Course

6 Mile Course (5K, out and back, after rounding the barge near the tip of Barbadoes Island)

ALL RACERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING THEIR OWN KAYAK SUPPORT, both for safety and for nutritional support. The race director will provide some contacts, but we are not responsible for securing kayaks or kayakers, other than those reserved during registration. Kayak support tipping is suggested and separate from event registration. French Creek Racing may have our own feed station only as emergency support, but kayakers/swimmers should not rely on this. All individuals and teams should carry everything they need on their kayaks. 8 Mile Relay Teams are self supported. You must kayak for your teammate(s), and it is suggested to swap in designated zones, mainly for ease of transition.

Wetsuits will only be allowed if the water temperature is below 68 degrees Farenheit. Swimmers may be assigned start times in waves based on their seeded/expected finish time. Slower swimmers should select earlier wave start times.

Cutoff time will be 6 hours, or 1PM, at the latest. Boat traffic typically picks up in the afternoon, so please seed yourself earlier if you expect to have an issue making the cutoff. Bags may be left at the starting line, but French Creek Racing is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Restrooms: No restroom facilities onsite. The nearest restroom facility is at the Betzwood trailhead parking lot, about 600 meters away from our launch site.

If you're interested in volunteering as a kayaker, or for any other job to assist in the production of this event, please contact [email protected]. You may also Register Here to Volunteer.

There will be NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! Online registration closes for all events on Tuesday 9/1 at 12 Noon.

PLEASE READ: INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:

THIS EVENT OCCURS 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. Ultimately, we will make a call by 2 hours prior to the first heat, and email registrants as well as posting it on our Facebook page at that time. 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!

NO REFUNDS for any reason, including event cancellation. If the event is cancelled, we will give you the option to defer your entry to next year's race, or another future FCR event.

BY REGISTERING TO RACE, ALL PARTICIPANTS UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS OF SWIMMING LONG DISTANCES IN AN OPEN WATER ENVIRONMENT, AND CERTIFY THAT THEY ARE CAPABLE OF COMPLETING THE SWIM.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

The Classic Leftovers Run is BACK for 2025!

Burn off your leftovers, help us with OUR leftovers, and support The Daily Bread Community Food Pantry by running a 4.1 miler or half marathon on the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Every year, we host a number of events with fantastic swag, but we ALWAYS have leftover shirts and medals. When you pickup your packet, you'll get the RUNgades' leftover shirt/buff/jacket of your choice. When you finish the run, you'll get the RUNegades' leftover finisher's medal of YOUR CHOICE!

Both races begin in Lower Perkiomen Valley Park. The 4.1-miler will take you on the Audubon Loop Trail. The half will take you on the SRT to Phoenixville and THEN on the Audubon Loop. These serene courses offer the perfect setting for challenging your friends, enjoying nature, and feeling fit!

Half Marathon Start: 8:00 am

4.1-Miler Start: 8:15 am

The field for both events combined is extremely limited, so register today!

*A portion of registration fees and 100% of all donations made to the race will go to The Daily Bread Food Pantry in Collegeville, PA.

Multi-Race Bundle: Bundle Sunday's Leftover's Run with Saturday's Burn off The Bird 5K in Phoenixville and save $5 on each race!

PACKET PICK-UP: This year you have two options:

1. Saturday November 29th at the Burn off the Bird 5K in Phoenixville from 7:30 am to 9 am in front of the Phoenixville Rec Center (501 Franklin Street, Phoenixville).

2. Race Day Sunday November 30th at the Leftovers Run starting area in Lower Perkiomen Valley Park starting at 7 am.

FAQs

What do you mean by "leftover medal of my choice?"

During the year, The RUNegades help put on a number of events. The medals are always uniquely themed and artist-designed, and we always have leftovers. When you finish, you'll get to choose one of those--with a special "Leftover Run" plaque on the back!

Will I get a T-shirt?

When you pick up your bib, you'll get to choose from all of our leftover T-shirts or a RUNegades' buff or socks.

Do you have any course maps?

Yes!

For the 4.1-miler: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3486232993

For the half marathon: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3486223459

What is policy for refunds/deferrals?

There are no refunds or deferrals, but you may transfer your bib to another runner for a $15 transfer fee.

Is there a course time-limit?

We ask that you are off course by 12 pm

Will the trail be closed to the public?

The Audubon Loop and SRT are public trails and we cannot close them to the public for our events.

Are dogs and/or strollers permitted on the trail?

The trail is open to the public, so dogs and strollers are permitted. However, pursuant to PA state law, all dogs MUST be leashed. If you run with your dog you take full responsibility for your dog's actions. We ask that you do not run with a dog who is not used to group runs.

Can I join as part of team?

Yes! When you register, you'll be asked if you want to start or join a team. You don't have to, but it will be fun!

How many water stations will there be?

For the half, there will be water stations roughly every 2 to 2.5 miles. You will pass 5 on course. There will be one for the 4.1 miler. Garbage cans will be set up roughly 75 yards past each water station.

Where/when can I pick up my packet?

You can pick up your packet the day before the race (Saturday November 30) from 7 am to 9 am at the Burn off the Bird 5K in Phoenixville. We'll be near the starting line at the Phoenixville Rec Center (501 Franklin Ave, Phoenixville)

OR

Pick up your packet on race day at the start/finish area starting at 7 am.