Ridley Creek State Park - Picnic Area 17, Newtown Square PA
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
🏃♀️ Race Overview
- Event: The METAvivor 5k will benefit the METAvivor Charity which supports metastatic breast cancer research, support, and awareness.
- Donation: 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.
- Importance: 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!
📅 Race Date and Registration Information
- Bib Pickup: Bib Pickup will begin at 9:15am on 1/17/2026. Race starts at 10am.
- Registration Fee: Registration for the in person run is $20 through 1/10/2026.
- Late Registration: Race cost 1/11/2026 through race day on 1/17/2026 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: View Location
🏆 Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 1st place overall Male and Female.
- Timing: Awards will be based on In Person Run chip times.
- Awards 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: 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 Company: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.:
- Results Website: Results will be found at Bryn Mawr Racing
📧 Contact
- Inquiries: Questions can be directed to Race Director – R. Merkins at metavivor5k@gmail.com
🔗 More Information
- Registration Link: For more details and to sign up, visit the METAvivor 5k Registration Page.
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