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 to lace up your running shoes for the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in beautiful Norristown, Montgomery County. This exciting event takes place at Heebner Park and promises a fantastic day filled with fun for the whole family! Participants can choose to tackle the 5K trail course, which offers a delightful mix of unpaved terrain amidst nature, or join in the Kids Fun Run, a 1.5K adventure designed for children under 12.
All proceeds from the race benefit the Methacton Backpack Program, making every step you take a stride towards supporting local students. With registration fees at just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, participants are encouraged to register by September 1 to secure a race day t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, and refreshments will be available to keep everyone energized! Join us for a day of camaraderie, fitness, and community spirit while making a positive impact on the lives of students in the Methacton School District. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause!
All proceeds from the race benefit the Methacton Backpack Program, making every step you take a stride towards supporting local students. With registration fees at just $35 for the 5K and $20 for the Fun Run, participants are encouraged to register by September 1 to secure a race day t-shirt. Awards will be given to the top finishers in various categories, and refreshments will be available to keep everyone energized! Join us for a day of camaraderie, fitness, and community spirit while making a positive impact on the lives of students in the Methacton School District. Don’t miss this chance to run for a cause!
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]
_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 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]
_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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