McKaig 5K Trail Race
- Date Sun 6th October 2024
- Time 9:05AM EST
- Location Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating autumn experience at the McKaig 5K Trail Race, taking place on Sunday, October 6th, 2024, in the picturesque woods of Wayne, Montgomery. Celebrating its 9th year, this much-anticipated event promises a fun-filled morning featuring professional chip timing and real-time results by Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Participants will navigate a unique course that changes each year, running through scenic trails, across streams, and up challenging hills.
The festivities don’t stop at the race! Enjoy a lively festival atmosphere complete with music, a chili cook-off, vendors, and delicious post-race food and beverages. Don't miss the return of the MONKEY ROCK MILER and the FREE KIDS RACE, making this a perfect day for families and runners of all ages. Plus, 100% of the proceeds support nature education programs and the preservation of this nearly 100-acre oasis. Be among the first 125 racers to register and take advantage of early bird pricing through August 31st. Join us for a great race, a great cause, and a fantastic time!
The festivities don’t stop at the race! Enjoy a lively festival atmosphere complete with music, a chili cook-off, vendors, and delicious post-race food and beverages. Don't miss the return of the MONKEY ROCK MILER and the FREE KIDS RACE, making this a perfect day for families and runners of all ages. Plus, 100% of the proceeds support nature education programs and the preservation of this nearly 100-acre oasis. Be among the first 125 racers to register and take advantage of early bird pricing through August 31st. Join us for a great race, a great cause, and a fantastic time!
Organiser's Description
Back for our 9th year! Spend a beautiful, fun-packed, Autumn morning at one of the region's most anticipated 5k Trail Races.
Professional chip timing and real time results by Bryn Mawr Racing Company.
Lively festival area with music, chili cook-off, vendors, and post race food & beverages.
Never the same course twice as you run the trails through these beautiful woods, across streams and up and down hills in this scenic but challenging race.
Returning for another season is the MONKEY ROCK MILER, as well as the FREE KIDS RACE
As always, 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARD NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THIS NEARLY 100 ACRE OASIS, which survives solely on donations, memberships and proceeds from events like this one. Great race, great cause, great time!
For more information about the nature center, additional upcoming events, or benefits of membership, click here: McKaig Nature Center [https://www.enjoymckaig.org/]
OVERALL WINNER AWARDS AND PRIZES, CUSTOM AGE GROUP WINNER MEDALS, plus AWESOME RACE SHIRTS for all registered by 9/31. This race will be limited to the first 125 racers registered. _EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH AUGUST 31ST._
AWARDS: Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in following age groups: <14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact our race director, Karl, at [email protected]
Professional chip timing and real time results by Bryn Mawr Racing Company.
Lively festival area with music, chili cook-off, vendors, and post race food & beverages.
Never the same course twice as you run the trails through these beautiful woods, across streams and up and down hills in this scenic but challenging race.
Returning for another season is the MONKEY ROCK MILER, as well as the FREE KIDS RACE
As always, 100% OF THE PROCEEDS GO TOWARD NATURE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND THE MAINTENANCE AND PRESERVATION OF THIS NEARLY 100 ACRE OASIS, which survives solely on donations, memberships and proceeds from events like this one. Great race, great cause, great time!
For more information about the nature center, additional upcoming events, or benefits of membership, click here: McKaig Nature Center [https://www.enjoymckaig.org/]
OVERALL WINNER AWARDS AND PRIZES, CUSTOM AGE GROUP WINNER MEDALS, plus AWESOME RACE SHIRTS for all registered by 9/31. This race will be limited to the first 125 racers registered. _EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH AUGUST 31ST._
AWARDS: Top 3 M/F Overall & Top 3 M/F in following age groups: <14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
QUESTIONS? Feel free to contact our race director, Karl, at [email protected]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSED -
1 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 6th October 2024 (9:05AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Kids Race (Free)
Sun 6th October 2024 (8:45AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED -
Chili Cook-Off
Sun 6th October 2024 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDMcKaig will be hosting a chili cook-off in the race festival area! Tasting will be free to racers and $5 for non-racers. All who taste will have a vote, with the top 3 chefs receiving medals!
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