Ship Bottom Brewery's Ecto Ghouler 5k (Swarthmore)

From Second Capital Running

Saturday, October 5, 2024 Past event

6:00 PM EDT

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

$43.40 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a spooktacular evening at Ship Bottom Brewery's Ecto Ghouler 5K in Swarthmore, Delaware! Organized by Second Capital Running, this exciting event takes place on Saturday, October 5, 2024, and promises to be a thrilling celebration of fall and craft beer. Participants will enjoy a chip-timed 5K race that starts at 6:00 PM, with instant results provided by South Jersey Race Timing.

Runners aged 21 and over will receive a complimentary beer at the after-party, where the festive atmosphere will be heightened by a costume contest—so come dressed in your best Halloween attire for a chance to win a 4-pack of Ecto Ghouler IPA! Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers, as well as in various age groups from 14 & under to 60+. Don’t forget to register by September 20 to secure your exclusive Ship Bottom Brewery giveaway item! Join us for a night of fun, fitness, and community spirit, all while supporting a great cause with The Sturge Weber Foundation as the charity partner.

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Ecto Ghouler 5k

Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt (Optional)

6:00 PM EDT

$43.40

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Organiser's description

SLIME TIME AT SHIP BOTTOM - SWARTHMORE, PA

Celebrate the release of Ship Bottom's famous Ecto Ghouler IPA with a Fall 5K at their Blendery & Barrel House in Swarthmore, PA! All runners 21+ get a free beer at the after party - best costume gets a 4 pack on us!

- CHIP TIMED WITH INSTANT RESULTS THANKS TO SOUTH JERSEY RACE TIMING

- AWARDS TO THE TOP 3 M/F OVERALL AND IN AGE GROUPS: 14 & UNDER, 15-19, AND 10 YEAR AG UP TO 60+

- MUST REGISTER BY SEPT 20 TO BE GUARANTEED A SBB GIVEAWAY ITEM

LOOKING FOR A VIRTUAL OPTION? VISIT THE BEACH HAVEN ECTO GHOULER RUN SITE HERE https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/BeachHaven/EctoGhouler5K

SCHEDULE

CHECK-IN & RACE DAY REGISTRATION OPENS 5:00 PM

RACE STARTS 6:00 PM

AWARDS CEREMONY 7:00 PM

POST RACE PARTY 7:00-CLOSE

CHARITY PARTNER

THE STURGE WEBER FOUNDATION IS ONCE AGAIN THE CHARITY PARTNER FOR THIS RACE. LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT THEIR CAUSE AT THE "DONATE" TAB DURING REGISTRATION.