Swarthmore Recreation Associations New Year's Day 5K
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Location Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.47
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with excitement at the Swarthmore Recreation Association's New Year's Day 5K on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in beautiful Swarthmore, Delaware! This beloved community event invites participants of all ages to celebrate the arrival of 2025 by walking or jogging a USTAF-certified 5K course that begins near the Swarthmore College Fieldhouse and winds through the charming local streets, culminating on the Swarthmore College Track.
The festivities kick off early, with onsite registration and bib/shirt pickup available from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The 5K race starts at 10:00 AM, followed by a fun and free kids dash at 11:30 AM, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. Participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt and can enjoy light snacks and refreshments post-race. With prizes for overall male and female finishers and medals for age group winners, this event promises to be a fantastic way to start the year on a high note. Don't miss out on this exciting community tradition!
The festivities kick off early, with onsite registration and bib/shirt pickup available from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. The 5K race starts at 10:00 AM, followed by a fun and free kids dash at 11:30 AM, ensuring that everyone can join in on the fun. Participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt and can enjoy light snacks and refreshments post-race. With prizes for overall male and female finishers and medals for age group winners, this event promises to be a fantastic way to start the year on a high note. Don't miss out on this exciting community tradition!
Organiser's Description
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH THE SWARTHMORE RECREATION ASSOCIATION!
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.
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: $20.25
* Before December 15: $30.00
* Before January 1: $35.00
* Onsite: $40.00
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: Erin Ewell or Amy Strachan
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.
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: $20.25
* Before December 15: $30.00
* Before January 1: $35.00
* Onsite: $40.00
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: Erin Ewell or Amy Strachan
Races
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Swarthmore Recreation Association New Year's Day 5K
Incl. $2.22 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (10:30AM EST)
$22.47
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