Paint the Trail Purple 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 11:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Fun Walk | Other | Oct 17, 202611:00 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Family Fun Run | Other | Oct 17, 202611:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 23-Mile Bike RideVirtual | Other | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
| Virtual 5K WalkVirtual | 5K | Oct 17, 20269:30 AM | $30$35 after Sep 28, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Family Fun Walk starts at 11:00 AM. The start sits about 180 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1101 E Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1101 E Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 180 feet
- Included with entry
- Participant T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 12, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Paint the Trail Purple?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- Other.
- Where does it start?
- 1101 E Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 19428.
From the organizers
*Note our new location this year!*
Paint the Trail Purple is incredibly family-friendly with lots of options and a scenic atmosphere along the Schuylkill River Trail in Conshohocken, PA. Run or walk with us as an individual, join a team or create your own team and invite others to join in person or virtually, so you can participate in our events from home, the gym, or anywhere in the world!!
Family Walk and Fun Run (family- and pet-friendly!) - Not quite a 5K! This flat, 2.65-mile (4.25K) paved route starts at the intersection of Lee Street and the Schuylkill River Trail and turns around at the intersection of the Schuylkill River Trail and the Cross County Trail.