Willow Grove Course Race Info
Who's ready for race day? We've been waiting all year for this! Get all the info you need to prepare for race day at the Willow Grove YMCA Course below.
RACE LOCATION
Corner of Huntingdon Road and Susquehanna Road next to Abington Memorial Field (1111 Huntingdon Rd, Abington, PA 19001).
Race Day packet pickup takes place in the CHOP parking lot (1840 Susquehanna Road, Abington, PA 19001).
PACKET PICKUP
It is strongly recommended that runners/walkers pick up their packets prior to race day.
Packet pick up for the Willow Grove Course is available at the Willow Grove Y on November 24, 25 and 26 from 9 AM to 7 PM.
You can also pick up your packet Race Day at the race site from 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM – but there may be a line, so be prepared to wait.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open through 8:15 AM on Thursday, November 27, 2025. 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 15th to secure your shirt and size.
PARKING INFO
Parking is available at the following locations: Wells Fargo Bank, Behind Vintage Restaurant, Abington Free Library, Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington Junior High School. For ADA Parking location, please email our race director by Monday, November 24, 2025.
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.
Walkers: Walkers will experience a predominantly flat 2 mile 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 21-27 minutes)
- 9-11 minute mile (anticipated finish between 27-33 minutes)
- Over 11 minute mile (anticipated finish more than 34 minutes)
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:00 AM
Registration Begins
8:15 AM
Registration Closes
8:20 AM
Opening Ceremony
8:30 AM
5k run begins with staggered start
8:40 AM
Walk begins
Award ceremony to follow the close of the race.
AWARDS
Awards are given out following the end of the 5k.
Medals will be given to the overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners of the race for male, female, and non-binary categories. Medals will also be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place runners in each age bracket in the male and female categories.
Age brackets: 6-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
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