Swarthmore Recreation Association’s New Year's Day 5K
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
- Price $23.35
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
The festivities don’t stop there! A free kids dash will be held at 11:30 AM, allowing young runners to join in the fun without any registration required. Plus, for parents wanting to participate, onsite babysitting will be available for potty-trained children aged 4-12. With registration options available up to race day, don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to start your year on a healthy note! Enjoy a long sleeve tech shirt, light snacks, and refreshing beverages while competing for prizes, including gift cards for top finishers and medals for age group winners. Join us for a memorable New Year's celebration in Swarthmore!
Organiser's Description
The SRA New Year's Day 5K is a fun Swarthmore tradition that the whole family can enjoy. Ring in the new year walking or jogging through our beautiful borough of Swarthmore. Our USTAF-certified 5K course begins near the Swarthmore College Fieldhouse, winds through town, and ends on the Swarthmore College Track. A fun kids dash (free, no registration required) will take place at 11:30am.
BIB AND SHIRT PICK UP:
For racers registered by December 30th, check back for the day and time to pick up your bib and shirt at Bryn Mawr Running Company in Media, PA.
CHILD WATCH:
Do you and your backup kid-watcher both want to run? Onsite babysitting will be provided by SRAs teen sports mentors for potty-trained youngsters aged 4-12 in the Swarthmore College Fieldhouse. This is only for children of registered runners and space is very limited. After you register for the race, sign up here [https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/506343].
EVENT DAY DETAILS:
* 9:00-10 Onsite registration and bib/shirt pickup at the Inn at Swarthmore
* 10 5K begins
* 11 Free kids and family dash
* 12 Refreshments end
REGISTRATION MILESTONES:
* Before December 1: $20.26
* December 1-20: $35.00
* December 21-28: $40.00
* December 29-Race Day (onsite): $45.00
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Long sleeve tech shirt
* Light snacks and refreshments (coffee, bananas, granola bars, etc.)
PRIZES:
* Gift cards for 1st place overall male and female finishers
* Medals for male and female age group winners
* Ribbons for all kids who participate in the kids dash
QUESTIONS: Amy Strachan
Races
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Swarthmore Recreation Association New Year's Day 5K
Incl. $3.09 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (10:30AM EST)
$23.35
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