Wissahickon Trail Classic

03/11/2026

The Wissahickon Trail Classic is BACK, and we want YOU to run to conserve Wissahickon Valley Park!

📆Saturday, June 6
⏳8:30 AM
📍W. Northwestern Ave & Forbidden Dr
👟10 K trail race or family-friendly nature walk
🔗https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/WISSAHICKONTRAILCLASSIC

Back for its 17th season, FOW is proud to carry on the legacy of this unique trail race. When you register for the Trail Classic, you're paying forward your love of the park: every dollar raised goes right back into stewarding the very trails you'll traverse on race day 💚

Until then, we'll see you out on the trails!

📷Stacey Gray

09/03/2025

The All Trails Challenge has officially commenced!

Our first 90 Challengers have already travelled 368 miles and raised nearly $2,000 since the member start last week!

Make your page, track your miles, and fundraise to support the Wiss here: atc.fow.org/

📷Cynthia Trecki, Elanor Seif, Chuck Uniatowski

08/26/2025

Ready for a new Challenge?

Today is the first day of the 10th anniversary All Trails Challenge (ATC), presented by Newrez, for FOW members! For more information on this explanation and fundraising event, visit our website: fow.org/atc

Members, check your emails for the link to register.

Grab a friend, assemble a staff team at your workplace, or go solo and discover the magic of Wissahickon Park, hidden along its less-traveled trails and scenic vistas over this 10-week challenge.

For this special anniversary, we have exciting prizes and mini-challenges, a new Wissahickon passport to track all your unique miles, and a brand-new Strava club.

The general start is next Tuesday, September 2!

📷Stacey Gray

05/15/2025

Have you reserved your spot on the starting line? 🏃‍♀️

The Wissahickon Trail Classic is just 3 weeks away! Meet us on Forbidden Drive on June 7 for a 10k trail race through the beautiful Wissahickon Valley Park. Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/WISSAHICKONTRAILCLASSIC

All proceeds will go right back into beautifying and conserving the trails we all love so much 💚

03/03/2025

There's no better way to celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, June 7, than running in the Wissahickon Trail Classic, a 10k race that spans one of the best trail-running destinations on the East Coast.

Cash in on our early bird special: $75 for your race registration and an FOW membership when you register before April 21. Reserve your spot here today: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Philadelphia/WISSAHICKONTRAILCLASSIC

We're thrilled to host the race for our third year and continue to benefit the beautiful trails our runners will traverse on race day! We hope to see you there.

Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

09/24/2024

An Antigua resort trip (and airfare) don't mind if I do! Check out these awesome prizes... if you've raised or donated at least $50 to your Challenge page, you're in the running.

Drumroll, please 🥁

Check out these awesome All Trails Challenge prizes! Challengers can raise or donate $50 to enter the running.

Aqua Chestnut Hill Brewing Company Mt. Airy Learning Tree Pennsylvania Game Commission Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Skytop Lodge

08/12/2024

Have you heard about the All Trails Challenge? It just might be the perfect way to stay trail ready for next year's classic! atc.fow.org/

Hey, Wissahickon lover. This one's for you.

Get your All Trails Challenge started TODAY. Set up your Challenger page, share with your friends, and start tracking all those miles you already spend in the park here: atc.fow.org

Every year, we challenge our friends to explore the trails less traveled, to hike all 50 miles of Wissahickon Valley Park, and to raise funds for its care.

Taking care of this special place is a big job, but your miles can make a difference. Ask your network to support you in your challenge.

Check out this tutorial on how to get your page set up and get to tracking your hiking, biking, or even horseback riding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yru9CQpCDc

Photo courtesy of Chuck Uniatowski

07/30/2024

Looking for a new challenge? Look no further than ATC!

The All Trails Challenge is right around the corner! Want to make a meaningful impact on the Wissahickon? From August to October, we challenge our friends to explore all 50 miles of Wissahickon trails and fundraise in support of the work we do at FOW to protect and improve the park.

Let us help you get your Challenger page set up, connect your Strava account, and share fundraising tips at our virtual information session this Thursday, 8/1! Sign up here, https://events.fow.org/event/2024atcinfo/

Register for our Launch Party to kick off the challenge on Thursday, 8/15 at Chestnut Hill Brewing Company https://events.fow.org/event/24atclaunch/

05/22/2024

What are you waiting for? The Wissahickon Trail Classic is just 9 days away!

Now is the time to register for the Wissahickon Trail Classic on June 1!

In just nine days, we're running in support of FOW's efforts to improve the quality of Philadelphia's drinking water, to restore and protect the habitat that native wildlife calls home, and to ensure the resiliency and beauty of one of the city's favorite places to recreate.

Don't wait until race day to register. The price to run will increase at midnight on May 31. Register here today: https://runsignup.com/.../Philade.../WISSAHICKONTRAILCLASSIC

All race proceeds will go right back into our important work as Philadelphia Parks & Recreation's official park partner. Join hundreds of runners in trekking this exceptional trail running destination.

03/29/2024

Have you heard? The Wissahickon Trail Classic is back!

Join us on June 1 to celebrate National Trails Day and tackle 10k through a rugged urban forest. For more information and to register, fow.org/wissahickontrailclassic

This is our second time hosting and acting as the beneficiary of this iconic race in coordination with Wissahickon Wanderers.

Sign up today, the price of registration will increase after May 1!

Thank you to our early sponsors, Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Chestnut Hill College, Aqua, Pennsylvania Game Commission, Green Mountain Energy Company