St. Patrick's Day Races and Other 5Ks in March
Find local 5K races in March around the Philadelphia region.
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Saturday, March 2, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
St. Patrick's Day Races and Other 5Ks in March
Find local 5K races in March around the Philadelphia region.
Looking for things to do in March or on St. Patrick's Day? Get some fresh air and enjoy the outdoors with these nearby runs and 5Ks, many of which are for good causes. Below is a list of nearby runs in March in the greater Philadelphia region: Saturday, March 2 Saturday, March 9 Saturday, March 16 Tuesday, March 19 Saturday, March 23 Saturday, March 30
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Martins Run Intergenerational 5K to Defeat Dementia
The 5K will be held on Sunday, Oct. 14, at Delaware County Community College; registration is at 7:45 a.m.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Support Alex's Lemonade in Power 5K
A Power 5K for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation will be held on Sunday, Oct. 7, at 9:30 a.m. at Ridley Creek State Park.
Friday, September 28, 2012
Weekend Top 5: Festivals, Oktoberfest, 5K and More
Check out these events in from Northwest Philly to the Main Line and beyond this weekend.
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our top five local events for this weekend. 1. Manayunk StrEAT Festival 2. Malvern Fall Festival and Bark in the Park 3. Ardmore Oktoberfest 4. 3rd Annual West Chester STOMPS Cancer 5K & Fun Run 5. Chestnut Hill 4th Annual Book Festival and Speaker Series
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Run For Your Life: August 5Ks, Trail Runs and Other Fun Races
Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?
It's August, so the heat is on. Luckily, most of the events below start in the morning. There are plenty of interesting runs this month, including a couple 15k races, a duathlon and even a pentathlon. Thursday, Aug. 2 Bourneylf Run/Walk 5K run and 2-mile walk, Rustin High School, West Chester, $20 Phoenixville Twilight Summer Track Series #2, open track meets, multiple distances, hurdles and relays, starts 6:30 p.m., Phoenixville Area High School track, $5 per person per meet Saturday, Aug. 4 Wounded Warrior 5K Trail Run and Walk, start time 9 a.m., Warwick Park, Pottstown, $30 Sunday, Aug. 12 2012 Greater Philadelphia Runners Pentathlon, start time 8 a.m., each runner participates in 5 events, Fort Washington, $45 per person Thursday, …
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Monday, June 11, 2012
Last Chance: 3rd Annual Billy Keane 5K/1-Mile Family Run
Last week to register or donate online for the run/walk for the 3rd Annual Billy Keane 5K and 1-mile family run which takes place on June 16 at Ridley Creek State Park.
NEWTOWN SQUARE–This Saturday, June 16, the Billy Keane Foundation will hold their 3rd Annual Billy Keane 5K and a 1 mile family run to help assist families in Delaware County who are facing difficult times due to an illness or tragedy. According to the foundation, Billy Keane was a "friend, brother, and fiancé." In June 2009, he passed on to a better place after a 16 month battle with colorectal cancer. Billy was one of the most generous people we knew. If there was a cause being represented, you could always count on Billy to make a large donation! The Foundation plans to hold a fundraising event a year and shortly, thereafter, will choose candidates to receive a onetime financial gift to help with their immediate needs, according to the …
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
Video: Delco Run for Heroes Start
Hundreds turned out for the annual run and walk benefiting children of fallen first responders.
Nearly 300 runners and walkers turned out for the 2011 Run for Heroes 5K in Springfield on a sunny Sunday morning. Police and other first responders from Springfield, Marple, Nether Providence and many other Delaware County municipalities directed participants at intersections along the route. Runners were rewarded with coffee and donuts at the finish line, plus cool water pouring out of an Aqua truck. The annual race, now in its 11th year, has raised about a quarter of a million dollars for the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund, which benefits the children of emergency responders who die in the line of duty. According to the posted race results, Kyle Brightbill, 36, was the top male finisher with a time of 17:57. Maryjo Miller, 37, …
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Monday, May 9, 2011
Sixth Annual DelCo Suicide Prevention and Awareness 5K Run/Walk is a Success
An estimated 250 participants and a number of onlookers and volunteers gathered at Ridley Creek State Park on May 7 to support the cause of suicide prevention and awareness.
NEWTOWN SQUARE–The Delaware County Suicide Prevention and Awareness Task Force, in conjunction with Run the Day (a race management company that handles hundreds of races in the Philadelphia area), hosted another successful outing on a beautiful Saturday to remind people of the very real public health issue of suicide. It was the organization's sixth annual run/walk event, the last five of which have been at Ridley Creek State Park. Nineteen companies sponsored the event, including a large amount of food and drinks donated by Dunkin Donuts, Giant, Mary Mullholland, WalMart and Wawa, and the Task Force themselves generously brought over 30 boxes of pizza. All refreshments were free of charge to attendees. Beneath pavillion #17, the picnic …
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Ann Conca
9:58 am on Sunday, March 3, 2013
On Sunday 3/24, there is also the 7th Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk at Ridley Creek State Park for the Billy Mock Foundation (www.billymockfoundation.org) whose mission is "Simply Helping Others" through its Pay It Forward program, the awarding of educational grants, and supporting families in need. You can register online at www.runccrs.com. 5K - $25 1 mile walk - $20 Prizes will be awarded. more ›