CANCELLATION NOTICE:

Important Announcement Regarding the 2020 Wissahickon Trail Classic 10K Race and COVID-19

The Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers (WRV) and the Wissahickon Trail Classic Committee together are announcing that the June 6, 2020, 10K Race and 5K Guided Hike have been CANCELLED to ensure the health and safety of our residents, runners, hikers, volunteers, and the general public. We regret any inconvenience. Thank you for your support

June 6, 2020

Race starts at 8:30 am / Nature hike at 8:45 am / Register »

NOTE: This is a rain or shine event. Registration refunds will not be given in the event of bad weather or unusual conditions.

The June 6, 2020 Trail Classic has all the elements of a great trail race:

Beauty

First there is the beauty. Enjoy the Nation’s largest municipal park featuring windy single-track trails, gravel tow path, rushing water, a great variety of animal species, all blanketed by old growth shade trees and lush vegetation.

Challenge

But do not be fooled by the beauty. This is also a challenging course with numerous short but steep hills as runners navigate through the Wissahickon gorge. Lungs and legs will be tested equally.

Location

The Wissahickon park provides a full rural trail experience right in Philadelphia. Now in its 15th year, the Trail Classic attracts runners from throughout the Delaware Valley and New Jersey because there is no other trail race quite like it.

Enjoy a full trail-running experience at the Wissahickon Trail Classic!

The 10k Trail-Race Course:

The 10K Trail Race Course

The race starts at 8:30 AM (please leave yourself extra time for parking!)

The 10k course will be the same as in recent years. Runners will start on Forbidden Trail (gravel) alongside the Wissahickon Creek before they head into the woods on a single-track trail.

After first exploring the upper trails on the West side of the creek, runners drop down and cross to the East side of the park before returning via a covered bridge to the Forbidden Drive to endure one final hill before heading for the finish.

The 10k (6.11 mi) course will be well-marked and with WATER STOPS at regular intervals.

5k Nature Hike:

Nature Hike

The Guided Nature Hike starts at 8:45 AM

There will be a Guided Nature hike that starts fifteen minutes after the 10k Trail Race. Headed by Steve Jones from WRV. Learn more about the hike.

Shirt/Prizes/…

T-shirts will be available for all pre-registered participants. Race prizes will be awarded to top male and female runners, and top finishers in each age group. Refreshments will be available after the race. Register now »

Photo Albums

Past Event Photos

All for a great cause…

It is fitting that the trail classic benefits the not-for-profit Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers organization.

The WRV works tirelessly throughout the year to improve the Wissahickon habitat by removing invasive species and planting trees and shrubs. Every dollar raised at the trail classic helps this worthy organization and benefits our park.

Please consider making a donation upon registering for this great event. Learn more about WRV.

Proceeds benefit a great cause

Learn how you can help

Watch DNB First’s video about the race below:

The hills are as steep as the competition but it is the camaraderie and benefit to the park that keep me coming back every year. Your legs will hurt and your lungs will burn, but you'll love every minute of it!

Kristen Zielinski, Top finisher in women 30-39 division

A trail race that has everything. Hills, flats, beauty, and a covered bridge... There is a reason that it is called the Classic!!!

Chris Verry, Five time Trail Classic finisher

A beautiful, interesting course! You almost want to run the course twice- the first time slowly so you can notice the scenery and the second time to test your limits on the hilly trails.

Helen Cheung, Former Top Female Finalist