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 on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Norristown, Montgomery! This exciting event, taking place at Heebner Park, offers participants the chance to join a vibrant community while supporting a great cause—the Methacton Backpack Program, which provides essential supplies to local students in need.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun day out with family, you can choose between the competitive 5K race or a 1.5K Kids Fun Run, ensuring there's something for everyone. Registration is just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, with an early registration deadline of September 1st to secure a race-day t-shirt. Expect plenty of refreshments, water stations along the course, and exciting prizes for the top finishers in various age groups. After the race, celebrate your achievement with post-race refreshments at TimeOut Skippack, where all finishers aged 21 and over can enjoy a complimentary adult beverage. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit while making a meaningful impact on local education!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun day out with family, you can choose between the competitive 5K race or a 1.5K Kids Fun Run, ensuring there's something for everyone. Registration is just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, with an early registration deadline of September 1st to secure a race-day t-shirt. Expect plenty of refreshments, water stations along the course, and exciting prizes for the top finishers in various age groups. After the race, celebrate your achievement with post-race refreshments at TimeOut Skippack, where all finishers aged 21 and over can enjoy a complimentary adult beverage. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit while making a meaningful impact on local education!
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 on Saturday, 9/14 Eagleville Taphouse 11:30-1:00 PM or on Sunday Morning
Registration will open on 9/15 at 7:30 AM
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
AFTER PARTY:
Join us for post-race refreshments at TimeOut Skippack! [https://timeoutskippack.com/]The restaurant will open early to welcome our running crew. All finishers 21 and over can enjoy a complimentary adult beverage with your race bib.
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 on Saturday, 9/14 Eagleville Taphouse 11:30-1:00 PM or on Sunday Morning
Registration will open on 9/15 at 7:30 AM
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
AFTER PARTY:
Join us for post-race refreshments at TimeOut Skippack! [https://timeoutskippack.com/]The restaurant will open early to welcome our running crew. All finishers 21 and over can enjoy a complimentary adult beverage with your race bib.
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]
Races
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5K Run Run or Walk (All Ages)
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.65
OPENS JUN 25 -
Kids Fun Run/Walk (Untimed and 12 and Under)
Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 21st September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$23.09
OPENS JUN 25Not timed and must be age 12 and under
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