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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

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 ›

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

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, …

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Run Time: Local Races In May

From West Chester to Center City Philadelphia, these 5K, 10K, and half-marathons are running in May.

Looking for a local run this May? From West Chester to Center City Philadelphia, these 5K, 10K, and half-marathons are running this month. Radnor ABC’s first annual 5k Run for A Better Chance and 1 Mile Fun Walk will take place May 20 at 9 a.m. at Radnor Middle School. Proceeds from this event will go directly to support the Radnor ABC program and its deserving scholars. The 2nd annual St. Katharine of Siena Fitness Awareness 5k is being held on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 9 a.m. The day consists of a 5k run, a 1-mile run, food, refreshments and music.  Both the 5k and 1-mile run start and finish in front of St. Katharine of Siena School on Midland Avenue. The race course takes runners through the scenic neighborhood of South Wayne There are …

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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