patching...
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

5k

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

Monday, September 10, 2012

5Ks and Other Ways to Break a Sweat in September

A quick list of local runs in and around Malvern in the coming month.

Looking to stretch your legs this September? You have plenty of interesting options: You can run a marathon while half-submerged in a pool (if you can afford it), or complete a half-marathon alongside Amish runners through bucolic Lancaster County. Saturday, Sept. 15 Sunday, Sept. 16 Tuesday, Sept. 18 Sunday, Sept. 23 Saturday, Sept. 29 Sunday, Sept. 30 Hat tips to RunningintheUSA.com and RunTheDay.com for race information.

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, …

Friday, June 1, 2012

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

Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?

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 …

Got a Hot Tip?