Our beautiful 2011 Poster, thanks to Morgan Phillips. Look for it along the trail in the Wissahickon Park!
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The Sixth Annual Wissahickon Trail Classic- A Great Success!
The Wissahickon Wanderers and Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers thank you for your support and participation in the 2011 Wissahickon Trail Classic! A record turnout of 521 runners, perfect running weather, and a fast field combined to make the 6th annual event the best yet.
James Erickson finished first followed by Matt Grey and former winner Daryl Weaver. Claire Hewitt was the first woman finisher. Visit the Wanderers' website for complete results, race report, and almost 130 photos of the event.
All the proceeds from the event will benefit the Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers whose tireless volunteering efforts help make the Wissahickon Valley such a special place. As the old adage goes, "keeping a park looking 'natural' requires a lot of work". Any additional support you can extend will go to good use and is greatly appreciated. ($10 to plant a tree, $25 for membership)
Race director Phil Ranly and event coordinator Laura Fanelli want to extend a sincere THANK YOU to all the sponsors, the Wissahickon Wanderers, Ron Horn of Pretzel City Sports, and the army of volunteers. If you are a volunteer reading this, Thank You! A special note of appreciation to this year's Gold-Level sponsors: East River Bank for the race-day handouts, Nathan for the water stops and prizes, Whole Foods for all the delicious food, and Chestnut Hill College for parking assistance.
Event partners include Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, USA Track & Field Mid-Atlantic, and the American Hiking Society.
Please visit our Sponsors 2011 page for a complete list of Sponsors.
Again, the race report, race results, USATF results, and almost 130 photos can be found on the Wanderers website » |
| Thanks again and we hope to see you next year! Happy Trails, Phil Ranly Wissahickon Wanderer Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers Steering Team WTC 10K Race Director |
The Sixth Annual Wissahickon Trail Classic
Join us on June 4, 2011 for a challenging 10K trail run or scenic 5K walk along trails in the Wissahickon Valley Park. This is the premier trail race in Philadelphia. The Wissahickon Trail Classic benefits Wissahickon Restoration Volunteers, a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to restoring the natural lands of the Wissahickon Valley Park.
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Times: Registration 7:00-8:45 AM Race Begins at 9:00 AM Walk Begins at 9:15 AM
Location: Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue in the Wissahickon Valley section of Fairmount Park, Philadelphia PA
Note: This is an urban forest, so we encourage carpooling. There is parking, but please try to come early to ensure smooth parking and registration.
Fees:
Early Bird Registration, 5/18: $25 Adult/$20 Student; Walk: $15
Registration 5/19 to 6/1: $28 Adult/$23 Student; Walk: $18
- Do NOT recommend mailing in application after 5/25
- Service fee applies to online registrations
- On-line registration closes at midnight 6/1
Race Day Registration: $30 Adult/$25 Student; Walk $20
Online registration at:
http://www.pretzelcitytiming.com/online_forms/22%20Wissahickon%20Classic.php
Available through midnight on June 1, 2011. Or Mail to: Pretzel City Sports 112 W. 36th Street Reading, PA 19606
Note: There is a $2 online processing fee for credit cards.
The trails will be well marked and water stops will be available at regular intervals along the trail. T-shirts will be available for all 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.