Inaugural Freedom's March (Valley Forge) 1/2 and Full Marathon

264 Canal St
Phoenixville, PA 19460

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Schuylkill River Runners is Proud to Present the Inaugural Freedom’s March (Valley Forge) ½ and Full Marathon:


Date: Sunday October 7th, 2018. Registration opens at 6:00am IF NOT SOLD OUT. Half Marathon Starts at 8am, Full Marathon Starts @7:00AM (Walkers and Slower Runners are welcome to start @6:30AM.) Free Children's 800Meter run starting at 11:00 AM!! ALL races will start and end at the Fitz, 

PRE RACE & BIB PICKUP and EXPO: TBD (We will allow participants to pick up their packet day of as well)

POST RACE PARTY: Awards for both the half marathon and Full will take place @the conclusion of each event at Fitzwater station. (a DJ will be stationed near the Start/Finish area to encourage runners and entertain the crowed)

LODGING: TBD

Location: 264 Canal St, Phoenixville, PA 19460

Course: ½ Marathon: Will Start and End at Fitzwater Station and travels through the infamous Valley Forge National Park (Staying entirely on the SRT) then heads back (Very Flat and Fast.) Full Marathon: Will start at Fitzwater and go along the SRT  then head back and up the Perkiomen Trail to a turnaround then back to the finish. (BOTH courses are FLAT,FAST and Scenic) Great for trying to set a new PR!!!!

Proceeds: will benefit a local Veterans Society, homeless shelter and the SRT

FEES: Half marathon- Early Bird, before 7/1/2018 is $50, from 7/1/2018 to 10/1/2018 is $60 after and up to day of is $70 
Full Marathon Before 7/1/2018 $65 before 10/1/2018 $75, up to race day $100,

Awards: (FOR ALL RACES) There are age group awards in each division for both male and female runners, as well as the top three male and female overall will receive special awards in both Open and Masters (40+) categories (We will also be giving out special SRR awards to various people who have achieved special milestones, outstanding community service and various other awards)
Age Groups: 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

T-Shirts: Short sleeve tech shirt

Aid Stations: There will be Aid Stations all along the course w/both water and Gatorade and a few w/some Surprises sure to please!!

Finisher's Medal: A unique Medal symbolic w/Valley Forge (that is sure to please) will be given to all participants in the half & full marathon!! Also, A free drink to all those participants 21+ to go along w/a post race spread to refuel!!

Finish Line: There will be a live dj/entertainer at the start/finish area during the race running contests with giveaways

Coaching: Do you need a little extra help and motivation? We also offer a 14-week individual training plan with one on one coaching (if needed) upon registration! Please contact schuylkillriverrunners@gmail.com for more information.

Results: will be available instantly and posted at secondwindracetiming.com

Tell Us: If you would like a chance to be a Schuylkill River featured runner email us a inspirational story on how you started running!! A few chosen people will receive a place on our Webpage to serve as a inspiration to others!!
Online Registration Available at www.SchuylkillRiverRunners.com
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