Run for Your Life: Local 5Ks, Trail Runs and Triathlons in June

Interested in running a race this June? Many Haverford Township residents have done various races in and outside of the area and might be interested in some of these upcoming ones in June.

Two annual Malvern races are coming up in the first week of June: Jeremy's Jedi 5K and the "Run for Freedom" 5K at the Malvern Memorial Day Parade.

Looking for a trail run, half-marathon, triathlon or mud run? There are Philadelphia-area options for all four in June.

Here are a few of the local races coming up:

Friday, June 1

Jeremy's Jedi 5K;  5K race; 6:30 p.m. start time, Malvern, $25-$30

Saturday, June 2

Husky Hustle; 5K; 9 a.m. start time, Chadds Ford, $15-$25

Wissahickon Trail Classic; 5K or 10K trail run; 9 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $25-35

Sunday, June 3

"Run for Freedom" 5K; 8:45 a.m. start time; Malvern; $20

Saturday, June 9

Muck Ruckus MS Run; trail/obstacle course run; various start times (see website); Newtown Square; $60-75

Sunday, June 10

Muck Ruckus MS Run; trail/obstacle course run; various start times (see website); Newtown Square; $60-75

Hoods in the Woods; 5K trail run; 12 p.m.; Downingtown; $40

Friday June 15

Media 5 Mile Race; 7 p.m. start time; Media; $35-$40

Saturday June 16

1/2 Sauer and 1/2 Kraut Run; half-marathon; 7:30 a.m. start time; Philadelphia

Saturday, June 23

Philly Triathlon; 7:30 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $140-$300

Sunday, June 24

Philly Triathlon; 6:30 a.m. start time (depends on which race you run, see website); Philadelphia; $140-$300

Saturday, June 30

Pledge for Their Potential; 5K run; 9 a.m.; Downingtown; $20-$25

Hat tips to RunningintheUSA.com and RunTheDay.com for race information.