Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Collegeville, Pennsylvania
- Price $23.09 - $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run, taking place on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in the scenic Heebner Park of Norristown, Montgomery. This vibrant event invites participants of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day while supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Methacton Backpack Program. Whether you’re running the challenging 5K or joining the kids for the 1.5K Fun Run, there's something for everyone!
The race will feature awards for the top finishers, with prizes available for both overall and age group categories, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Registration is just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, with early registrants receiving a special race day t-shirt. Enjoy refreshments, water stations along the course, and the thrill of a professionally timed race by Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to get active, have fun, and make a difference in the community!
The race will feature awards for the top finishers, with prizes available for both overall and age group categories, ensuring that everyone has a chance to shine. Registration is just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, with early registrants receiving a special race day t-shirt. Enjoy refreshments, water stations along the course, and the thrill of a professionally timed race by Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to get active, have fun, and make a difference in the community!
Organiser's Description
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE METHACTON BACKPACK PROGRAM!
LOCATION:
Heebner Park (Valley Forge Road Entrance) 1721 S Valley Forge Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
AWARDS:
Overall and Age Groups: Top 1-3 overall, top 1-3 in each age group,
Kids fun run is not timed and everyone is a winner!
ENTRY:
$35 per participant and $20 for Fun Run (kids under 12). You must register by September 1st to get a t-shirt on race day!
Bib Pick up:
Participants can pick up their bibs early TBD
We will accept race day registration but you will not receive a t-shirt
AMENITIES:
* T-shirts: Youth S, M, L, XL, Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
* Refreshments and snacks will be available for all participants
* Water stations on the course
* Prizes for top finishers
Parking:
The parking lot at Heebner Park at Valley Forge Entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Heebner Road Entrance
RACE RESULTS:
The Bryn Mawr Racing Co. will professionally time the race (5K only); Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
* 5k Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2694916?units=km]
* Fun Run Course 1.5K (A little less than 1 mile) [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2694923?units=km]
THE RACE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE METHACTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND METHACTON ALUMNI & FRIENDS!
The Methacton Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps provide supplemental funding for innovative educational programs and initiatives to enrich student learning. Methacton Alumni and Friends is the official alumni network. The goal of the Methacton Alumni &Friends is to provide a network for alumni, teachers, parents, supporters, and other friends of the Methacton School District.
Methacton Alumni and Friends works hand-in-hand with the Methacton Education Foundation to give the students educational opportunities above and beyond their expectations.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Visit our sponsorship page! [https://www.methactonfoundation.org/news-events/events/race-back-to-school-5k/5ksponsorship.html]
LOCATION:
Heebner Park (Valley Forge Road Entrance) 1721 S Valley Forge Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
AWARDS:
Overall and Age Groups: Top 1-3 overall, top 1-3 in each age group,
Kids fun run is not timed and everyone is a winner!
ENTRY:
$35 per participant and $20 for Fun Run (kids under 12). You must register by September 1st to get a t-shirt on race day!
Bib Pick up:
Participants can pick up their bibs early TBD
We will accept race day registration but you will not receive a t-shirt
AMENITIES:
* T-shirts: Youth S, M, L, XL, Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
* Refreshments and snacks will be available for all participants
* Water stations on the course
* Prizes for top finishers
Parking:
The parking lot at Heebner Park at Valley Forge Entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Heebner Road Entrance
RACE RESULTS:
The Bryn Mawr Racing Co. will professionally time the race (5K only); Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
* 5k Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2694916?units=km]
* Fun Run Course 1.5K (A little less than 1 mile) [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2694923?units=km]
THE RACE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE METHACTON EDUCATION FOUNDATION AND METHACTON ALUMNI & FRIENDS!
The Methacton Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps provide supplemental funding for innovative educational programs and initiatives to enrich student learning. Methacton Alumni and Friends is the official alumni network. The goal of the Methacton Alumni &Friends is to provide a network for alumni, teachers, parents, supporters, and other friends of the Methacton School District.
Methacton Alumni and Friends works hand-in-hand with the Methacton Education Foundation to give the students educational opportunities above and beyond their expectations.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Visit our sponsorship page! [https://www.methactonfoundation.org/news-events/events/race-back-to-school-5k/5ksponsorship.html]
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