Willow Grove Course Race Day Info
Race Location:
1840 Susquehanna Road
Abington, PA 19001
Parking Info
Parking is available at the following locations: Wells Fargo Bank, Behind Vintage Restaurant, Abington Free Library, Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington Junior High. For ADA Parking location, please email our race director by Monday, November 25, 2024.
Directions to the Starting Line
The race is located approximately 3 miles South of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Willow Grove exit, near the intersection of Route 611 (Old York Road) and Susquehanna Road, South of Abington Memorial Hospital. The start line is at Huntingdon & Guernsey Roads across from Abington Memorial Field.
Course Info
Starting Line: Runners and walkers will begin from the starting line on Huntingdon Road and Guernsey Avenue using a staggered start.
5K Runners: The run will take you through a quiet, residential area of Abington Township with rolling hills and will finish Olympic style on the track at the Abington Memorial Field.
2 Mile Walkers: Walkers will walk through a predominantly flat course with the last mile being parallel to the runner's final mile. Families, strollers, and all ages of participants are encouraged to join. This course is not timed. Line up in the walker corral.
Strollers are permitted on the course, but please start in the last corral. Pets are NOT permitted on the course.
To view the full course maps, click HERE.
Corrals
During the registration process, you will be asked to select your anticipated time from the below options.
- Under 7 minutes per mile (anticipated finish under 21 minutes)
- 7-9 minute mile (anticipated finish between 21-27minutes)
- 9-11 minute mile (anticipated finish between 27-33 minutes)
- Over 11 minute mile (anticipated finish more than 34 minutes)
Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM - Registration Begins
8:30 AM – Registration Closes
8:50 AM – Opening Ceremony
9:00 AM – 5k run begins with staggered start
9:10 AM – 2mi walk begins
Award ceremony to follow the close of the race
Registration
Registration is open through 8:30 AM on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Kids refer to those aged 6 through 12. Children under 6 are free, but must register.
We suggest registering through our website even on Race Day. This can be done on your mobile device or computer or at our registration station on one of our devices. This is the fastest way to register. Cash is not accepted on race day.
Shirts are not guaranteed on Race Day. Please consider registering before October 21st to secure your shirt and size.
