location_city Newtown Square
location_on Pennsylvania
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calendar_today 17 Jan, 2026
directions_run Running
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RegisterThe 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. 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. Please come support this excellent cause.
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!
Race Date and Registration Information:
Bib Pickup will begin at 9:15am on 1/17/2026. Race starts at 10am.
Registration for the in person run is $20 through 1/10/2026.
Race cost 1/11/2026 through race day on 1/17/2026 is $25.
The cost for the virtual run is $20.
Location:
Ridley Creek State Park - 350 Gradyville Rd Newtown Square 19073 (Follow all signs to Picnic Area 17)
Here is a direct link to the location on Google Maps:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridley+Creek+State+Park+-+Area+17+Pavilion/@39.9432338,-75.4386589,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c6efa0378e09c7:0xc59d84c220d0a1d2!8m2!3d39.943295!4d-75.4350279!16s%2Fg%2F11h_8fc1_h
Awards:
Top 1st place overall Male and Female. Awards will be based on In Person Run chip times. There will be an awards ceremony this year around 10:45am. 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:
Flattest possible course on the scenic paved main multi use trail at Ridley Creek State Park. Race will begin at Picnic Area 17 and follow an out and back. 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:
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
Jan 17, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Road running
17 days remaining
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Newtown Township, also referred to by the name of its post office of Newtown Square, is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Prior to 1789, it was part of Chester County, along with the rest of Delaware County. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,002.
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