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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run, happening on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Heebner Park in Norristown, Montgomery. This vibrant event offers participants a chance to choose between a 5K course and a 1.5K Fun Run, making it perfect for runners of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're sprinting for the finish or walking with friends, you'll be supporting a great cause, as all proceeds benefit the Methacton Backpack Program, which provides essential resources for local students.
Don't miss your chance to join in the fun! Registration is just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run (for kids under 12), with the added bonus of a t-shirt for those who register by September 5th. Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and the thrill of competing for awards in various age groups, while the kids can revel in their untimed Fun Run where everyone is a winner! With professional timing by Bryn Mawr Racing Co. and beautiful natural trails to navigate, this event promises to be a memorable day for participants and supporters alike. Mark your calendars and lace up
Don't miss your chance to join in the fun! Registration is just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run (for kids under 12), with the added bonus of a t-shirt for those who register by September 5th. Enjoy refreshments, snacks, and the thrill of competing for awards in various age groups, while the kids can revel in their untimed Fun Run where everyone is a winner! With professional timing by Bryn Mawr Racing Co. and beautiful natural trails to navigate, this event promises to be a memorable day for participants and supporters alike. Mark your calendars and lace up
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 5th to get a t-shirt on race day!
Bib Pick up:
You can pick up your race bib early on Saturday, 9/20 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tosco Pizza parking lot (2908 W Main St, Eagleville, PA 19403).
We will accept registration on race day, but please note that you will not receive a t-shirt.
_PLEASE NOTE SHIRTS THAT ARE NOT PICKED UP ON RACE DAY WILL NOT BE HELD._
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]
_Important Course Information for 5k Runners: This is a trail course, and you'll encounter varied, unpaved terrain like dirt and gravel. Enjoy the beautiful park as you navigate the natural surfaces!_
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 5th to get a t-shirt on race day!
Bib Pick up:
You can pick up your race bib early on Saturday, 9/20 from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Tosco Pizza parking lot (2908 W Main St, Eagleville, PA 19403).
We will accept registration on race day, but please note that you will not receive a t-shirt.
_PLEASE NOTE SHIRTS THAT ARE NOT PICKED UP ON RACE DAY WILL NOT BE HELD._
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]
_Important Course Information for 5k Runners: This is a trail course, and you'll encounter varied, unpaved terrain like dirt and gravel. Enjoy the beautiful park as you navigate the natural surfaces!_
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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