‘Rev Run’ in-person for first time in 3 years
More than 70 runners, walkers to take part
VALLEY FORGE » More than 70 runners and walkers are set to hit the Valley Forge National Historical Park trails on April 24 for the 16th annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run and 3-mile walk at Valley Forge National Historical Park. This Sunday will mark the first time since 2019 that runners and walkers will compete in person.
All proceeds from the race go directly back into the park to enhance the visitor experience. Since its inception in 2006, Rev Run has raised $500,000 for Park infrastructure improvement projects and programming. Contributions from last year’s donation of $42,000 will be used for bottle-filling stations around the Park, and new wayside interpretation panels for the Patriots of African Descent Monument.
Additional projects funded by Rev Run proceeds include the design of informational midway kiosks, Once Upon a Nation programming, storytelling benches, future maintenance needs of Sullivan’s Bridge, and the newly renovated Grand Parade Trail Steuben Plaza area, and other trail connections.
Last year the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board presented a check for $42,000 to Valley Forge National Historical Park from funds raised through the 15th annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run (Rev Run) that we held virtually. Since its inception in 2006, Rev Run has raised $500,000 for Park infrastructure improvement projects and programming to enhance the visitor experience.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was the first year the VFTCB decided to make Rev Run virtual. Runners and walkers from 24 different U.S. states, Germany, and the Netherlands virtually participated during National Park Week, April 17-25. Due to record-breaking registration, virtual participation will remain an option moving forward.