Races

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish. Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to other races. High School: We also welcome our high school runners! Our high school students will be running a 2 mile race.  Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own s

Welcome to the Fast & Furious 5K swim, presented by French Creek Racing!  New this year: 1.5 mile and 1K options. All swims will start at 1400 S. Trooper Rd., Norristown, PA.  Swimmers must provide their own transportation (or walk/run) back to the starting area.  Transportation can be provided for an additional fee.  All swims will pass through the narrow straits of the locally legendary Catfish Dam.  All swimmers MUST either have their own kayaker, OR wear a New Wave Swim Buoy.  Swimmers may drop 1 (one) small bag at the starting line with their own clothing, towels, hydration, and snacks.  It is recommended to drop warm clothing as needed. Events:1) 1K Fun Swim will pass through the Catfish Dam and finish at 93 W. Indian Lane in Port Indian.  This will be an UNTIMED (or self-timed) event, and awards will not be given.2) 1.5 mile swim will be all downstream, finishing at 1 E. Indian Lane in Port Indian.3) SwimRun will be a 1.5 mile swim, exiting at 1 E. Indian lane, followed by a

We’re excited to continue growing the impact of Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP). Our mission is to end and prevent child abuse and neglect in Montgomery County through legal services, advocacy, and education. We’re thrilled to announce our third annual MCAP Heroes on the Run 5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk, taking place at Norristown Farm Park on Saturday, May 2, 2026. We’re expecting more than 200 runners and walkers for this family-friendly event, which will feature breakfast, face painting, giveaway music, and more! For the past 22 years, MCAP has been a lifeline for more than 11,600 children impacted by abuse, neglect, and trafficking maintaining a 100% acceptance rate so that every child referred to us receives representation. Each child is paired with a dedicated attorney who ensures their voice is heard in the legal system. In addition to providing direct legal services, we offer education and advocacy programs that raise awareness and strengthen prevention efforts throughout th

French Creek Racing presents the first 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.   2026 race dates are: 5/5, 6/2, 6/23, 7/21, 8/4, and 8/25.  (Click on dates to register individually for each race.)   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 w

Nibras Community 5K Fun Run & WalkSaturday, May 9th, 20269:00 AM at the Norristown Farm ParkLighting the Path for Nibras Day School!Every step supports the educational future of our students Join us for the 1st Annual Nibras Community 5K Fun Run & Walk at Norristown Farm Park!This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and strollers of all ages as we come together to support Nibras Day School. Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or enjoying a relaxed walk with friends, this event is about bringing our school and community together for a morning of movement, connection, and support. Our goal is to take the first steps toward equipping Nibras classrooms with new educational laptops. Funds raised from this event will help support the purchase of these laptops for Nibras Day School students. Visit the Nibras Day School website at www.nibrasds.org to learn more about our school and how we support the growth and education of our students. Why Should You Join Us?&#x1f3

For all race details please visit: https://p2p.onecause.com/jemhwalk2026   For more information, please contact Ariel.Belli@jefferson.edu

The ALS Hope Foundation is pleased to present the 8th Annual Run for Hope 5K for ALS! This event will provide much needed funds to support the clinical, research and educational efforts of the ALS Hope Foundation! Timeline: 7:00 AM-7:40 AM  Registration Open 7:50 AM   Welcoming Remarks8:00 AM   Official Run Start8:05 AM   Official Walk Start9:15 AM   Thank you/Awards/ Closing Remarks (or when the race is done!) Location: Norristown Farm Park - 2500 Upper Farm Rd, Norristown, PA 19403 at the pavilions by Parking Lot #3.  Be sure to enter via West Germantown Pike to access parking the easiest! Amenities:            Scenic course through the Norristown Farm Park, performance t-shirt, bottled water and snacks.  Race Results:        Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com and on the results page.  Awards:                 Top Male & Female in each age group Top Individual Fundraiser Top Team Fundraiser Contact:

French Creek Racing presents the second 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.  (Click link for other individual race registrations) 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 a

French Creek Racing presents the second 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.  (Click link for other individual race registrations) 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 a

French Creek Racing presents the third 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. 2024 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 t

French Creek Racing presents the third 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. 2024 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 t

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

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

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 t

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 t

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 startSaturday 8/8 -- 11AM - 1 Mile Swim startSaturday 8/8 -- 11:40AM - SwimRunSwim startSaturday 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 -

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 startSaturday 8/8 -- 11AM - 1 Mile Swim startSaturday 8/8 -- 11:40AM - SwimRunSwim startSaturday 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 -

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 t

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 t

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

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