900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia PA
Saturday, November 8th, 2025
Event Details
- Date: 2025-11-08
- Location: 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA
- Registration Limit: 750 runners
- Website: Forbidden Run Fest
Race Location
- Wissahickon Valley Park: The crown jewel of the Philadelphia park system.
- Size: Over 2000 acres, featuring more than 50 miles of trails.
- History: Combines natural beauty and history with historic buildings and bridges.
- Popular Trail: The Forbidden Drive Trail, most used and known trail in the park.
Trail Features
- Usage: Over 1 million people use the trail every year.
- Award: Awarded PA Trail of the Year in 2018.
- Length: 5.45 miles long, 25 feet wide.
- Max Grade: Features a max grade of 3%.
Trail Running Experience
- Surface: Smooth gravel surface, ideal for runners.
- Nature: Runners can enjoy an area immersed in nature.
- Forgiving: Offers a more forgiving surface than pavement.
- Excitement: Trail sections are added for an interesting challenge.
Join Us!
- Celebrate: Let's celebrate Philadelphia Parks by running the Forbidden Run Fest.
- Registration: Please register early to secure your spot.
- Looking Forward: We are looking forward to seeing you at the starting line in November.
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