Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run ®
Updated
Sunday, April 18, 2027, first start 8:00 AM, in King of Prussia (1400 N Outer Line Drive). Distances: 5 miles. Entry from $55 to $60.
Course and race notes
All proceeds from the race go directly back to Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Get ready to lace up your running shoes and conquer both hills and history at the 21st Annual Valley Forge National Historical Park 5-Mile Run!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, April 18
To Saturday, April 24, 2027 · in 162 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5 miles
Price
$55 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Closed online
Online signup closed Apr 17, 2027
Opened Nov 11, 2026
Race day in King of Prussia
Weather
66° / 42°F
Typical high and low for April 18, with a 34% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Phoenixville 1 E, PA (4.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
6:20 AM – 7:41 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Administration Parking Lot0.1 mi
- Lower Visitor Center Parking Lot0.3 mi
- Muhlenberg's Brigade Parking Lot · free0.3 mi
13 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- American Grill restaurant0.4 mi
- Cafe Primo cafe0.4 mi
- Peng Zu Express restaurant0.4 mi
- Revolution Chop House restaurant0.4 mi
6 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Apr 17
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)22 within 3 mi28 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: SpringHill Suites Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia
About 13 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Element Valley Forge
About 22 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Extended Stay America
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Courtyard Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia
About 5 min drive1.5 mi from the start
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Hotels on the map
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