METAvivor 5k

Event Overview

• Benefit: The METAvivor 5k will benefit the METAvivor Charity which supports metastatic breast cancer research, support, and awareness.
• Proceeds: 100% of proceeds after race expenses will be donated to METAvivor.
• Mission: METAvivor focuses on research efforts to render Stage IV breast cancer as a survivable condition.
• Need: Research for Stage IV, the stage in which breast cancer kills, is hugely underfunded. Please come support this excellent cause.

Race Details

• Start Time: The in-person run will start at 10am.
• Timing: Runners will be chip timed from the moment they start to the moment they finish the race!
• Bib Pickup: Bib Pickup will begin at 9:15am on 1/17/2026.
• Registration Prices:
  • In-person run: $20 through 1/10/2026.
  • Race cost: $25 from 1/11/2026 through race day on 1/17/2026.
  • Virtual run: $20.

Location

• Venue: Ridley Creek State Park - 350 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square, PA 19073 (Follow all signs to Picnic Area 17).
• Maps: Here is a direct link to the location on Google Maps: Google Maps Location

Awards

• Categories: Top 1st place overall Male and Female.
• Times: Awards will be based on In Person Run chip times.
• Ceremony: There will be an awards ceremony this year around 10:45am.
• Age Groups: Medals will be given out for the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:
  • 0-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Amenities

• Course: Flattest possible course on the scenic paved main multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park.
• Start Point: Race will begin at Picnic Area 17 and follow an out and back.
• Refreshments: Bottled water, bananas, apples, oranges, Chick-fil-A Lima coffee, pretzels, granola bars and more will be available at the end of the race.

Race Results

• Timing: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
• Results Location: Results will be found at Bryn Mawr Racing.

Contact Information

• Inquiries: Contact Race Director – R. Merkins at metavivor5k@gmail.com.

Race URL

• Link: For more details and to register, visit METAvivor 5k Registration.