Race Location: Valley Forge National Historical Park, 1400 N. Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia, PA 19406. 610.783.1099. www.nps.gov/vafo

Course: The course will be the same as 2011; the finish is a challenge, so be sure to start training today!

Prior to race day:

Packet pickup and pre-race day walk up registration: The 2012 packet pickup hours will be on Friday, April 20 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m. AND 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) and Saturday, April 21 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Location will be at the Hyatt Place (440 American Avenue, King of Prussia, PA  19406).

On race day:

Race day parking will be at 1000 First Avenue, King of Prussia, PA  19406. Note change from prior years (see map).

There is packet pickup on race day (by the start line), but there is NO race day registration.

Shuttle buses to the park will be provided beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 8:00 a.m.

We strongly encourage you to arrive early to insure making the 8:30 a.m. race time start.

Only vehicles displaying special parking passes prominently will be allowed into the park (please email web@valleyforge.org if you require a handicapped parking pass). 

The 5-mile Run begins promptly at 8:30 a.m., the 3-mile walk begins approximately 8:35 a.m. and the 1.776 km Young Patriots Fun Run begins at approximately 8:50 a.m.