Ridley Creek State Park - Picnic Area 17, Newtown Square PA
Saturday, January 17th, 2026
Race Overview
- Purpose: 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.
- Focus: METAvivor focuses on research efforts to render Stage IV breast cancer as a survivable condition.
- Funding: Research for Stage IV, the stage in which breast cancer kills, is hugely underfunded.
Race Details
- Start Time: The in-person run will start at 10am.
- Chip 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.
- Registration Cost: Registration for the in-person run is $20 through 1/10/2026.
- Late Registration: Race cost from 1/11/2026 through race day on 1/17/2026 is $25.
- Virtual Run: The cost for the virtual run is $20.
Location
- Park: 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 on Google Maps
Awards
- Categories: Top 1st and 2nd place overall Male and Female.
- Timing: 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.
- Starting 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 Company: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.
- Results: Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Contact Information
- Director: Race Director – R. Merkins
- Email: Contact: metavivor5k@gmail.com
Race URL
- Registration Link: Register here
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