Ridley Creek State Park - Picnic Area 17, Newtown Square PA
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Race Overview
- Date and Time: 2/28/26 at 10am
- Beneficiary: METAvivor Charity supports metastatic breast cancer research, support, and awareness.
- Proceeds: 100% of proceeds after race expenses will be donated to METAvivor.
- Cause: Research for Stage IV breast cancer, which is significantly underfunded.
Race Details
- Run Start Time: In-person run starts at 10am.
- Chip Timing: Runners will be chip-timed for the entire race.
- Registration Time: Bib Pickup starts at 9:15am on 2/28/2026.
- Registration Fee: $25 through race day: virtual run is $20.
Location
- Venue: Ridley Creek State Park - Picnic Area 17, Newtown Square, PA.
- Address: 350 Gradyville Rd, Newtown Square 19073.
- Directions: Follow all signs to Picnic Area 17.
- Google Maps: Find on Google Maps
Awards
- Categories: Top 1st and 2nd place for Male and Female overall.
- Awards Timing: Ceremony at approximately 10:45am.
- Medals: Top 3 male and female in age groups will receive medals.
- Age Groups: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Amenities
- Course: Scenic paved multi-use trail at Ridley Creek State Park.
- Start Point: The race begins at Picnic Area 17.
- Refreshments: Water, fruits, Chick-fil-A coffee, and snacks provided post-race.
- Highlights: Homemade blondies among other snacks available.
Results and Timing
- Timing: Professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
- Results: Available at Bryn Mawr Racing.
Contact Information
- Questions: Contact Race Director R. Merkins.
- Email: metavivor5k@gmail.com
