Ridley Creek State Park - Picnic Area 17, Newtown Square PA
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
🏃♀️ Race Overview
- Date/Time: The new date/time for the race is 2/28/26 at 10am.
- Beneficiary: The METAvivor 5k will benefit the METAvivor Charity which supports metastatic breast cancer research, support, and awareness. 100% of proceeds after race expenses will be donated to METAvivor.
- Focus: METAvivor focuses on research efforts to render Stage IV breast cancer as a survivable condition. Research for Stage IV, the stage in which breast cancer kills, is hugely underfunded.
- Support: Please come support this excellent cause.
⏰ Race Details
- In-Person Run: The in person run will start at 10am. 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 2/28/2026. Race starts at 10am.
- Registration Cost: Race cost through race day on 2/28/2026 is $25.
- Virtual Run: The cost for the virtual run is $20.
📍 Location
- Address: Ridley Creek State Park - 350 Gradyville Rd Newtown Square 19073 (Follow all signs to Picnic Area 17)
- Google Maps: Here is a direct link to the location on Google Maps: Google Maps Link
🏆 Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 1st and 2nd place overall Male and Female. Awards will be based on In Person Run chip times.
- Ceremony: There will be an awards ceremony this year around 10:45am.
- Medals: Medals will be given out for the top 3 male and female in the following age groups:
- 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, homemade blondies, 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 will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
❓ Questions
- Contact: Race Director – R. Merkins at metavivor5k@gmail.com
🔗 More Information
- Registration Link: For more information and to register, visit METAvivor 5k Registration.
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