Get your running shoes ready..
here is our list of local RUNS in Montgomery County!
Whether you’re an avid runner, first timer, or even if you try to avoid it at all costs, our 2015′ Guide has an event for everyone no matter what you’re age or skill level. Our county offers an extraordinary amount of races that are all dedicated to raising funds for our community. We encourage everyone to check out the list and register for any run, walk or 5K that best suits your interest in supporting our locals. No matter which 5K you choose, know that every step taken will help strengthen our community.
*Also, if you know about a local run that you feel should be in our guide, feel free to email us anytime with more details at, info@montcohappening.com.
Pump up those kicks Montco, the “fund running” starts soon!
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2015 14th Annual Footsteps for Friends
5K Race and 1-Mile Fun Run
Saturday, April 11, 2015
851 Buck Lane, Haverford, PA 19041
On-site Registration and Check-in: 7:30 a.m. | Race Start: 8:30 a.m.
http://www.friendshaverford.org/footsteps/
Healthy Kids Running Series
Spring 2015 Dates:
Sundays April 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd & 17th (skipping Mother’s Day)
Audubon/Oaks, PA
Time: 4:30 PM
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Rd
Audubon, PA 19403
Wayne, Pa
Time: 5:00PM
Race Bag Pick-up April 7th from 6:00-7:30
Radnor Giant
550 E Lancaster Road
St Davids, PA 19087
Race Location:
Wilson Farm Park
500 Lee Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Havertown, Pa
Time: 5:30pm
*Staging area/check-in is at Veteran’s Park, but we will be using Pennsy Trail for the races.
Race Bag Pick-Up:
Wednesday, April 8th
5:30-7:30 PM
Nolan Painting
181 W. Hillcrest Ave
Havertown, PA 19083
Race Location:
Veteran’s Park & Pennsy Trail
West Darby Road
Havertown, PA 19083
*Please arrive 45 minutes early if you have not pre-registered or if you have not picked up your race bag at Race bag Pick-up Night. We will do our best to start on-time and walk-up registrations need to be wrapped up by 5:00pm for that to happen. On-site registrations are welcome each week, checks are preferred. Please wear your sneakers! Thank you!
14th Annual Penn Wynne 5K
Saturday April 11, 2015
5K run/walk | 1M walk | kids run
http://www.pennwynne5k.org/uploads/4/7/2/3/47238049/2015racebrochurerev2_sm.pdf
Spring Fling 10k & 5k Run Festival
Saturday April 11, 2015
1005 Horsham Road
Ambler, PA US 19454
Events for this Race:
10k
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.95 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 9, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
5k
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.95 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 9, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
1/2 mile kids fun run
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $10.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 9, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
2 mile walk
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $10.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 9, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
The famous Joseph Ambler Inn will serve ALL runners a FULL COUNTRY BREAKFAST…yup..eggs, French toast casserole, bacon, potatoes, fruit, yogurt, muffins and pastries, coffee, tea & Juice.
AND….(drum roll…….) Mimosas for ALL the runners (of age)…mock mimosas for underage.
The Joseph Ambler Inn will also provide $20 gift cards for each 10k & 5k runner!!!
That’s just a start….Just wait till you see what else we have in store for everyone!
*Free special edition New Balance Tech Tee for all 10k & 5k runners registered by March 29th!!
* BounceU bounce house for kids (or adults that feel so inclined)
*Awesome awards for age groups in both the 10k & 5k runs!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email to good folks at Scoogie Events and they will respond promptly.
Scoogie Events, LLC contact: scoogie@scoogie.com or call: 215.439.1684
For more information or to see all of Scoogie Events go to http://www.scoogieevents.com/
2015 Bunny Hop 5k
& Family Fun Walk
Sunday, April 12, 2015
5th Ave & Trappe Firehouse
Trappe, PA 19426
This race is a road race 5K through Trappe Borough along with a Family Fun walk through Rambo Park.
Adult 5k: $25
Youth 5k: $15
Family Fun Walk $10
*Prizes will be awarded for top finishers for the 5K & Youth 5K
4th Annual Tails & Trails 5K
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Tails & Trails is an off-road 5K Run / 3K Walk that takes place on the beautiful trails of Pickering Meade Farm. Race categories include age groups, gender, and best overall.
http://www.mlar.org/events
Oreland 5k
Saturday, April 18th, 2015
East Oreland Neighborhood Association
8th Annual
Oreland 5k Run ~ 1 Mile Walk the Loop and Kids’ Fun Run
To Benefit the Histiocytosis Association
In honor of Aiden Coyne
http://oreland5k.org
The Penn State Run at Abington
In memory of Deb Andress
Saturday, April 18, 2015
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Memorial Field
1130 Huntingdon
Rd
Abington, Pa 19001
Penn State Abington presents its first annual 5K Run/Walk, The Penn State Run at Abington, in memory of Deb Andress.
Deb, as many people knew her, was a beloved faculty member and lacrosse coach for over 30 years. The Penn State Abington Athletic and Education Departments have joined forces to organize the Penn State Run at Abington in Deb’s memory to continue her legacy of Penn State pride.
All proceeds will benefit our education students and student-athletes, as well as supporting community volunteering effort. If you would like to support this cause but are not interested in participating in the event you may do so by selecting the donation option.
Please join us April 18th to celebrate a woman that was the heart of the Penn State Abington community, Deb Andress. With your support and the collaboration of the Athletic and Education Departments, we can make a difference- WE ARE.
The 5K will Start at 8am, RAIN OR SHINE, at the Memorial Field on the corner of Huntingdon and Susquehanna Rd. Runners are advised to arrive by 7:15 a.m.
http://www.abington.psu.edu/5K
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Race to Read
AIM’s 5K Race
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, & Book Exchange
April 18, 2015
Race Starts @ 9:00 AM
A flat and fast 5K designed as an out and back on the Schuylkill River Trail
Preregistration is $25 for the 5K and $30 on race day, $10 for the 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Awards will be provided for top male and top female overall winners, and age groups 10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
Bring a book for a FREE book exchange!
http://www.aimpa.org/New/About/news4-14-14.shtml
Norristown Run for Life 5K
Saturday, April 18, 2015
Rain or Shine
Come Run, Walk or Wheel at the Norristown Farm Park
2500 Upper Farm Road
Norristown, PA
7:30 a.m. — Registration
9:00 a.m. — 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
9:30 a.m. — 5K Run
10:30 a.m. — Awards
Proceeds to benefit the Physical Education Department and Athletic programs at Cheltenham High School & Back On My Feet, a Philadelphia based non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. For more information, go to BackOnMyFeet.org
Races
5 Kilometers (3.1 miles) Run
A competitive professionally timed 5K race that rambles along the scenic Tookany Creek Parkway
1 Mile Walk (1 loop)
For the light of heart, and those looking for a more casual walk with friends, family, strollers or pets on leashes
Race Day
Sign in 7-8am Rain or Shine
Race Time
8:30 am SHARP!
Walkers to follow immediately after all the runners have left the start line.
Mudders for Moms
April 19, 2015
10 AM (Registration 9AM)
WHERE
Phoenixville Area High School Campus and campus of the proposed Early Learning Center
(formerly Meadowbrook Golf Course)
1200 Gay St.
Phoenixville, PA 19460
Mark your calendars “Mudders for Moms” Mud Run is coming on Sunday April 19th. This event will be held on the grounds of the former Meadowbrook Golf Course, next to the Phoenixville High School with help from the PASD Youth and Philanthropy Club. Course is approximately 2 miles, with 10 Mud Pit/Obstacles to conquer. Registration is now open! Sponsorships are available. Please contact Wendy McKeon for details at wmckeon_momshouse@verizon.net
The Run for Jake
8th annual Cheltenham Phys Ed 5K
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Jake was a beloved member of the Cheltenham community who battled cancer until November 2005. As a member of the class of 2000, Jake was an accomplished student and a dedicated member of the cross country and tennis teams. Jake’s love for running continued recreationally and was a source of joy during his time at Emory University and throughout his illness.
Proceeds to benefit the Physical Education Department and Athletic programs at Cheltenham High School & Back On My Feet, a Philadelphia based non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of the homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem. For more information, go to BackOnMyFeet.org
Races
5 Kilometers (3.1 miles) Run
A competitive professionally timed 5K race that rambles along the scenic Tookany Creek Parkway
1 Mile Walk (1 loop)
For those looking for a more casual walk with friends, family, strollers or pets on leashes
Race Day Sign in 7-8am
Rain or Shine
Race Time 8:30 am SHARP!
Walkers to follow immediately after all the runners have left the start line.
Registration
If you do not prefer to register online, please e-mail us at cheltenham5k@yahoo.com and we will e-mail you the form and waiver to register. You can also stop by Cheltenham High School and pick up forms at the Main Office.
On the day of the event, you can register before the race between 7am and 8:30am
$30 cash, check, or credit card accepted.
Save the date for next year and spread the word – April 17, 2016.
Please contact us through Cheltenham5k@yahoo.com for any questions or to get on the mailing list.
Activities
Post Race Party & The Cheltenham Wellness Fair
Food and beverages will be provided to all participants.
Raffles available for purchase for all including a chance to win a Fuji Bike!
The Cheltenham Wellness Fair will provide health and wellness information to the community as well as interactive activities for the whole family. For more information regarding participation in the Cheltenham Wellness Fair, please contact Christa Sywulak-Herr at 215-870-2122 or cmsh77@gmail.com.
Amenities
Commemorative t-shirts to all pre-registered entrants.
Post Event refreshments & raffles
On site medical care and aid
On-site parking at the Elkins Park School parking lot
The professionally timed 5K run will start at the Elkins Park School
1 Mile Fun Walk will be one loop
Strollers and all ages are welcome
School Address
8149 New Second Street
Elkins Park, PA 19027
Safe from the Sun Walk and 5k
Melanoma International Foundation’s
Sunday, April 19th, 2015
9:00 am– 12:00 pm Race Begins 10:30 am Wilson Farm Park, Wayne, PA
MIF is a 501(C) (3) non-profit charity dedicated to assisting melanoma patients and their families. This exciting event will deeply impact the Tri-state area, and beyond, as participants honor or remember loved ones and feel a sense of community with those who have experienced this forgotten cancer.
At The Event This Year
-FREE Skin screening 9am-12 noon – USATF Certified 5K Course – New Race Timing Services –
TV’s on site displaying runners times – Kid’s Dash and Activities -
Join in the Excitement!
Create a Team – Volunteer – Become a Vendor – Be a Sponsor
Proceeds Benefit Patient Services
www.safefromthesun.org
Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run ®
April 19, 2015 at 8:30 a.m.
Celebrating its 10th year in 2015, the Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run ® is a unique challenge for runners of all skill levels. Runners trek the five-mile, USATF certified course that traverses the scenic Valley Forge National Historical Park.
A three-mile walk to and from the National Memorial Arch is open to all, while children ages 6-14 can participate in the 1.776 kilometer (1 mile) Young Patriots Fun Run.
Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot.
Free Runner’s Clinic
Tuesday April 21, 2015
The Conshy 5K
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 24, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Multi-Person Pricing for The Conshy 5K
Sutcliffe Park
Conshohocken, PA US 19428
Race Purpose: Join us on a beautiful spring afternoon to raise money for the Fresh Smiles Foundation and the Conshohocken Police Association for the 3rd Annual Conshy 5K!
All are welcome! Runners, strollers, dogs, etc!
To learn more about these wonderful local causes, visit http://freshsmiles.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/ConshohockenPoliceAssociation
Packet Pickup: Thursday, April 23rd 5-7:30p at Guppy’s (corner of Maple and Elm Streets in Conshohocken)
Location: Sucliffe Park, Conshohocken PA.
Entry: $25.00 pre-registered, $30.00 race-day registration, $200 for a team of ten people.
Amenities: 3.1 mile walk/run with family and friends, water station, and professionally chip timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
First 300 registered get an originally designed race tshirt.
Post race party at Guppys.
https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Conshohocken/Conshy5KRun
Narberth Cystic Fibrosis Run & Walk
20th Anniversary
5 Mile Run & 1.5 Mile Walk Fulfills Wishes for Kids with Cystic Fibrosis
Saturday, April 25, 2015
100 Conway Ave.
Narberth, Pennsylvania 19072
5 Mile Run Team Registration: $40.00
1.5 Mile Walk Team Registration: $30.00
5 Mile Run Registration: $40.00
1.5 Mile Walk Registration: $30.00
1.5 Mile Walk – Children under 11: $20.00
Kidz Fun Run : $20.00
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Art and Sole: In Color
5k color run
Sunday, April 26, 2015
Alverthorpe Park
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046
On-site registration opens at 8:00am.
Race starts at 9:00am.
This year’s Art and Sole will explode in color!
5k certified course will now feature showers of color as runners race by. This colorful run will be fun for the whole family! Our 4th annual Art and Sole run will be though the wooded Alverthorpe Park and Abington Art Center’s Sculpture Park.
Art and Sole in Color t-shirts will be given to any registrant who signs up before April 4th. Early resignation discounts ends March 21.
For more information email Julie Desmond or call 215-887-4882 .
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5th Annual Burning for Learning 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run
Upper Dublin High School
800 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
Sunday, April 26, 2015
About Burning for Learning
Through the support of our sponsors and the running community, the Fort Washington Elementary School PTA will be able to provide educational, technological, and other resources to the students, teachers, and support staff of the school, thereby enriching the educational experiences of children and strengthening the community.
We also hope to increase participation in the community.
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Run for Your Mind
Sunday April 26, 2015
Bala Cynwyd, PA US 19004
Events for this Race:
5K Run
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 25, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Age Based Pricing for 5K Run
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends April 25, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Bala Cynwyd Park
374 Trevor Lane
Bala Cynwyd, PA US 19004
This event will raise money to provide free mental health education throughout the Delaware Valley. Our speaker program is designed to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness through our in-school presentations. The audiences are middle and high school students, their parents, teachers and school administrators. The speakers, young adults who are successfully coping with mental illness, share their personal stories. To learn more visit us at www.mindingyourmind.org.
Award ceremony will immediately follow after the final runners cross the finish line. Prizes awarded to the Top Two Finishers in each of the following Age Groups: 10 and under, 11-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and over
Race Number Pickups: Available at Bryn Mawr Running Co. on April 25th from 2pm-5pm. Coupons will be given to all who pick up numbers. Bryn Mawr Running Co. is located at 828 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Race day registration will be available for $35.00.
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at brynmawrracing.com
Retro soft cotton teeshirt provided to participants.
Questions: Wendi Platt (215) 852-8252 or wp.virgo@comcast.net
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Run 4 the Relay
Saturday May 2, 2015
Jenkintown, PA US 19046
Events for this Race:
5K Race
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: $17.50 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends May 1, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Family Fun Walk
Start Time: 8:45am EDT
Price: $18.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends May 1, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Jenkintown High School
325 Highland Avenue
Jenkintown, PA US 19046
To help raise money for Jenkintown High School’s sponsoring of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, the school’s National Honor Society is organizing the school’s first ever 5K. Every dollar raised from the 5K and Family Fun Walk will be donated to the American Cancer Society for their—and our—fight in the cure for cancer. The school’s Relay for Life will be held at Jenkintown High School on Friday, May 29, from 2 to 11pm. To directly donate to this charity please visit: http://goo.gl/NlVQle
The 5K race will wind through the beautiful suburban streets of Jenkintown borough, and will begin and end at the high school’s historic football field. The Family Fun Walk will consist of one lap around the school grounds and also end at the football field.
Pre-race registration and packet pick-up: 8:00-8:40
Family Fun Walk: Now begins at 8:45 am
5K Race: Still begins at 9am sharp (different course than the family fun walk)
Awards: Top overall male/female race finishers and overall age group winners.
Prices:
Adults (19 and over): $17.50 pre-registration, $25 day of race
Students (18 and under) $15 pre-registration, $20 day of race
Family Fun Walk: $16 individual, $30 for 2 walkers, $45 for 3-4 walkers in group; $60 for 5-6 walkers in group
Amenities: T-shirt, refreshments, water stations, prizes, face painting, DJ entertainment Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; results will be found at brynmawrracing.com.
Questions: Contact Race Director Andrew Spiegler at spieglera@jenkintown.org
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Shady Grove 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Giving Back Locally and Abroad
Bring the Entire Family – Music, Face Painting, Raffle Prizes
May 2, 2015
1 mile walk – 9am
5K race – 9:30am
(timed by Pretzel City Sports)
*relay races for the students and staff at Shady Grove after the 5K!
The fun continues with free entertainment, including music, face-painting and much more. Food is provided by our sponsors, and there is a silent auction and raffle prizes.
Shady Grove’s Home & School Association also plans pre-events to get the students excited about this fun festival. We have a Pep Rally to share pictures from previous years and to show class spirit. The students make class posters with their mascot/slogan and team names, and then sign them as they register for Spring Zing. There is also a door decorating contest that fosters friendly competition among the classes for a pizza party. Students practice with their relay teams during recess and kids proudly practice cheers for their relay. The excitement builds as we count down the days until race day!
“GIVING BACK LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY”
Spring Zing is our biggest fundraiser. It is our continued mission to make a difference in the lives of children both locally and globally. We will use the funds raised by this year’s event to:
*Support educational activities at Shady Grove through the Home and School Association. Proceeds from this event help to fund events such as assemblies, Science Night, playground equipment, technology, and much more!
*Support Inter-Faith Housing Alliance, a local organization helping families fight homelessness.
*Provide school supplies to the children who attend Shady Grove Ethiopia, (a school built with the proceeds of the 3rd and 4th Annual Spring Zings) via Save the Children Federation.
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Crush Childhood Cancer 5K
Saturday May 9, 2015
King Of Prussia, PA US 19406
5K Race
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends May 8, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Family Walk
Start Time: 9:15am EDT
Price: $40.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends May 8, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
150 E. Beidler Rd
King Of Prussia, PA US 19406
Description
Race Purpose: Crush Childhood Cancer sponsors this event combining a 5K competitive race, 1 mile family walk
and family fun fair to fundraise for families battling cancer. All proceeds raised by registration fees and sponsorships will go directly to the 9 families we are helping this year. The competitive 5K will be awarding prizes in 3 categories.
Awards: Top overall Male, Female and Youth (under 18)
Entry: Price for 5K $30 , $35 race day
Amenities: T-shirt, goodie bag, refreshments, water and course map
Questions: Contact: crushchildhoodcancer@gmail.com or crush-childhood-cancer.org
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5K Taco Run
Saturday May 9, 2015
Collegeville, PA US 19426
Start Time: 6:00pm EDT
End Time: 7:00pm EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.95 SignUp Fee +
Price increases to $40.00 after April 12, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT.
305 Second Ave
Collegeville, PA US 19426
Description
The 4th Annual 5K Taco Run. We are limiting the number of participants this year to only 300 runners do to concerns about over crowding on the Perkiomen Trail. However, at the post race party we can have as many people as we want. So if you want to run alone but party with your friend or family member, purchase a Companion Pass for them in order to join in on the fun.
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Come Unity 5k Run
Saturday, May 16th, 2015
6 kilometers is the average distance women in Africa walk for water each day.
COME UNITY is committed to changing that fact. The 6th annual Philly 6K for Water is happening on Saturday, May 16th at beautiful Norristown Farm Park!
500 Germantown Pike
East Norriton, PA
REGISTER: Adults and Kids register HERE!
ADULT 6K RACE: Register by April 18th to receive a guaranteed sized t-shirt, goody bag, and the early bird price of $30. (April 18- May 14th = $35 May 16 = $45.)
KID DASH: The .6K Kid Dash will be approximately 10:30 am (as the adult race is coming to a close). Only participants registered by April 18th will receive a race t-shirt and goody bag. Registration for children 10 and under, $10.
STUDENTS: With a valid student ID, students can participate for a special rate ($20). Enter the coupon code “STUDENT” at check out.
Registration and check-in opens at 8:30am and continues until 10 minutes prior to each race. After the race, enjoy light food, refreshments and music! Proceeds from our race will provide clean safe drinking water for the community of Ilbissil, Kenya. Thank you for your participation in making a dent in the world water crisis! Not a serious runner? No problem! We have our share of serious racers, but we have a lot of people like you who care about people in need around the world and just want to make a tangible difference in the world. Run it, walk it, push a stroller – we’re all changing the world together. (The trail is completely paved so wheels work well.)
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5th Annual North Penn Cross-Country 5K Run
Saturday May 16, 2015
8:30 AM
Kids 1K Run at 8:00 AM.
This 5K will take place on the North Penn Cross-Country Course (mainly grass and flat). Runners can enter in their age groups or can register as a member of a 5 person team. Online registration can be found
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A Better Chance Lower Merion 5K
Sunday May 17, 2015
Bala Cynwyd, PA US 19004
5K Race
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends May 16, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
1 Mile Walk
Start Time: 9:00am EDT
Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Registration ends May 16, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
Cyndwyd Heritage Trail
Bala Cynwyd, PA US 19004
Description
Please join us for the ABC 5K on May 17th, 2015. Day of registration will begin at 7:30am and the race will go off at 9am. Registration fees will be $50/family; $60/family day of, $25/individual; $30/individual day of, $15 walk; $20/walk day of.
Race starts and finishes at the Barmouth Trailhead (end of Levering Mill Rd. after crossing Belmont Ave.)
Prizes- top three overall male and female race winners and top three male and female winners in 6 age-group categories
For more info please visit www.abclowermerion.org
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Race Around the Square
Sunday May 17, 2015
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Suburban Square
6 Coulter Avenue #1000
Ardmore, PA 19003
Ardmore Rotary Foundation’s Race Around the Square is a community event held on Armed Forces Weekend which raises money to benefit Local Veterans and Ardmore Rotary Foundation Projects
5K and 1 Mile Course inside Suburban Square, Ardmore
Entry: $20 Individual; $15 Child (>14); $50 Family (2 adults +up to 3 children); $25 Race Day
A fun, fast and family friendly event through the streets of Suburban Square. The Race Around the Square consists of a 1 mile looped course. 5K runners will complete 3 laps of the course while 1 Mile walkers will complete one lap. The start and finish line will be located at the center of Suburban Square on St. James Pl. This unique looped course provides for a great viewing opportunity for families and spectators. Refreshments, water stations, prizes, t-shirts will be provide to all pre-registered runners.
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at brynmawrrunningco.com, click on Events and ‘Results’ as well as ArdmoreRotary.org
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GOTR 5k 2015
Sunday, May 17th
Time: 9:30am
Wissahickon High School track
521 Houston Rd
Ambler, PA 19002
The Girls on the Run 5k is a culminating, non-competitive event of the Girls on the Run curriculum that celebrates a season of learning about the importance of taking care of our emotional and physical health. We believe that accomplishment comes in all flavors and that everyone who participates – whether they run, walk, hop, skip or cartwheel across the finish line – is to be honored and congratulated. As the culminating event of the twelve-week Girls on the Run curriculum, it is a moment that beautifully reflects the very essence of the program goals and truly embodies our mission of inspiring girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. We invite you to join us in this season of celebration!
8:00am: team arrivals
9:15am: warm up
9:30am: race starts
Packet pick up for all runners, including team packets by coaches, will be on May 9thbetween 10am and 4pm, at the respective running store chosen at registration time. Or, you may pick up the morning of race day.
Arrive early to enjoy our “happy hair” station, GOTR apparel and merchandise, health and wellness expo, community vendors, meet our sponsors….. and more!
Parking available at all lots surrounding the high school, middle school and elementary school. Please consider carpooling, as parking is limited.
No dogs, skateboards or strollers permitted on course for safety reasons.
Volunteer opportunities
Be a running buddy! Lace up your sneakers and get ready for an unforgettable 5K as a running buddy for one of our program participants! Whether you skip, sprint or walk, you’ll be the support she needs along the course and will share in her joy as she crosses the finish line.
General Volunteer! Join us, behind the scenes, to make this a memorable event for everyone involved. Help us with day-of needs such as our Happy Hair Station, water stations along the course, handing out medals at the finish line… and more! The 5K is not possible without the support of our amazing volunteers!
General Runners! All runners are invited to run with us in this 5k fun run event!
_High School Runners: Is your track or cross-country team looking for a way to give back but also keep up with your training? Join us for this fun run and inspire younger girls to reach for the stars!
Questions? Contact angela_henry@girlsontherun.org
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King of Prussia 10 Miler 5K Run/Walk
Sunday May 17, 2015
King Of Prussia, PA US 19406
10 Miler
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
5K Run/Walk
Start Time: 8:15am EDT
Price: $15.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Price increases to $20.00 after April 15, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT.
Kids Run
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
Price: $0.00 Race Fee +
Registration ends May 16, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT
12 & under 3/4 mile Fun Run
Heuser Park
Geerdes Blvd
King Of Prussia, PA US 19406
A challenging, scenic 10-mile loop with plenty of hills through King of Prussia, beginning and ending at Heuser Park on Beidler Rd. Course is USATF certified (PA #08002WB). 5K course is a rolling loop that also starts and finishes at Heuser Park. Marshals will be on the course.
Water Stops: Water will be available at miles 2, 4, 6 and 8 of the 10 Miler and at 2 mile mark of the 5K. Water and other refreshments will be at the Start/Finish area at Heuser Park.
A plaque will also be awarded to the winning team.
Team Competition
There will be a competition for the top team in the 10 Miler. Simply pay the entry fee and fill out a registration
form for each member, and remember to write the team name on the bottom of the form.
There is no limit to the number of runners on a team; however, only the first three team members
will score. Finishing places will be added together; lowest score wins.
Race Packet PIck-Up
Saturday, 5/16 10:00am – 12:00pm at Heuser Park at Race Start If it rains, pick-up packets at MTC School Lobby.
On Race Day: 6:30 am – 7:45 am
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UG5M
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Parkside Place Park • One Parkside Place North Wales, PA 19454
Members save on registration & get special perks. Learn More
5 Mile – Individual Age group/open
in 22 days $40.00 $30.00
Kids Fun Run – Individual Age group/open
in 22 days $15.00 $10.00
5 Mile road race with all the amenities – chip timing, cotton or tech shirts, awards in 5 year age groups, wheel measured course, all paved, on-site parking, start and finish in a park, playground for the kids, food, DJ, on-course support, and much more! Proceeds benefit the D.A.R.E. program, which no longer gets government funding. They need your help in helping kids fight drugs!
Race packet pick up and day-of registration begins at 6:30 AM
Kid’s Fun Run at 7:45 AM
5 Miler at 8:00 AM
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Upper Dublin Triathlon, Duathlon,
Aquabike 2015
Fort Washington
Pennsylvania
Sunday, May 17, 2015
TRIATHLON
Sprint
Swim: 350 meters
Bike: 10.6 miles
Run: 5 kilometers
DUATHLON
Run: 2 miles
Bike: 10.6 miles
Run: 5 kilometers
AQUABIKE
Swim: 350 meters
Bike: 10.6 miles
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Conshohocken Rowing Center 5K Run – 2K erg
Saturday May 30, 2015
Conshohocken, PA US 19428
5K Run
Start Time: 8:30am EDT
Registration Opens April 6, 2015 @ 2:14pm EDT
Price: $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Price increases to $30.00 after May 10, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT.
5K and 2K erg – Combo
Start Time: 7:00am EDT
Registration Opens April 6, 2015 @ 2:14pm EDT
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee +
Price increases to $40.00 after May 10, 2015 @ 11:59pm EDT.
307 WASHINGTON ST
Conshohocken, PA US 19428
Race Purpose: After costs are paid, the monies will be used to pay for Conshohocken Youth to attend the 2015 Summer Rowing camp. Conshohocken Boys and Girls ages 10 to 17 can attend a one week rowing camp to introduce them to the sport.
THE CONSHOHOCKEN ROWING CENTER
307 WASHINGTON ST
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA, 1942
www.conshyrow.com
Overall Run and Run & Erg combined time for age groups, top 1 in each age group, 17 and under, 18 to 35, and 36 and over for the fastest 5K and the fastest combined 5K and 2K erg time (Erg time is multiplied by 2.5 to give a 5K time).
Price before May 10th $25 for 5k run and $30 for 5K run and 2K erg Price after May 10th $30 for 5K run and $40 for 5K run and 2K erg Day of Race- $35 for 5K run and $45 for 5K run and 2K erg
The Course will start at the Conshohocken Rowing Center and follow the Schuylkill trail and end on Washington Street. Parking at 227 Washington St. Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at brynmawrracing.com.
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Run by the River 2015
5K
Saturday, May 30, 2015
9:00AM
Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, Oaks, PA
LOCATION/REGISTRATION
Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards.
Run by the River begins beside Pavilion 1, Lower Perkiomen Valley Park, 101 New Mill Rd., Oaks, PA 19456. You can also register online at www.goodsamshelter.org.
COURSE
Enjoy a fresh spring morning on the Schuylkill River Trail. Great out and back course (flat and fast) to set a personal best on a paved surface! A 1 mile walk is also available.
AMENITIES
•Tech shirt for all preregistrants postmarked by Saturday, May 11th. •Toilet facilities and instant results.
•Time clock at finish & chip timing.
AWARDS
Top 2 teams, calculated by the team’s average time
Awards for the first, second and third place male & female:
18 & Under: 3M, 3F 19–29: 3M, 3F 30–39: 3M, 3F 40–49: 3M, 3F 50–59: 3M, 3F 60+: