The 8th Annual Blobfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon!

🎉 The 8th Annual Blobfest 5K, 10K & Half Marathon!

The BEST Phoenixville running event (with the BEST finisher's medals) during the BEST local holiday in all of America, is BACK and EVEN MORE BLOBTACULAR THAN EVER!
On Sunday July 13th, Steve McQueen and YOU star in the horror movie of the century! Uh...last century!

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: July 13, 2025
• Location: 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA
• Race URL: Visit for more information
• Events: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Kids' Fun Run

🏅 Course Decoration Contest

Not a runner? Get a group of friends together to participate in our course decoration contest and you could win gift cards to our local Phoenixville restaurants. Here's how it works:

• Group Participation: Gather friends and choose an area on the 5K course to decorate.
• Theme: Use a Blob (or other monster/alien) theme for decoration.
• Voting: Runners will vote for the best scenes after the race.
• Prizes: Winners will receive gift cards!

📅 Schedule and Logistics

• New Start/Finish Location: In front of the Historic Colonial Theatre on Bridge Street!
• Parking: Free off-site parking available at Phoenixville Middle School. GPS LINK TO LOT
• Shuttle Service: A free shuttle bus will run from 6:00 am to 11:00 am.
• Starting Times: Half marathon: 7 am, 10K: 8 am, 5K: 8:05 am, Kids' Run: 8:10 am.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon awards: The top 3 M/F overall and the top 3 M/F in each of the following age groups will be recognized:

• Age Groups: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
• Special Awards: Best dressed, best course decorations, and most Blobbiest team!
• Kids Fun Run: All participants receive a finisher's ribbon and prize.
• Finisher's Medal: Every finisher in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will receive an incredible Blob-themed finisher's medal!

📦 Packet Pickup

There are 2 options for packet pickup this year:

• SATURDAY 7/12: 11 am to 5 pm at the RUNegades table at the Blobfest Street Fair.
• RACE DAY 7/13: Starting at 6 am near the start/finish area in front of the Colonial Theatre!

💸 Contributions and Offers

A portion of your registration fees and 100% of all donations will go to The Historic Colonial Theatre, the site of The Blob's most famous scene!

Steel City Offer: Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery at 203 Bridge Street in Phoenixville is offering 10% off all purchases for runners who show their bibs after the race!

🎊 Join Us for Fun!

INDESCRIBABLE! INDESTRUCTIBLE! NOTHING CAN STOP IT! (is that old poster about the Blob...or YOU?)