Swarthmore Recreation Associations New Year's Day 5K
- Date Wed 1st January 2025
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
- Price $38.10
- 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 family-friendly event is perfect for all ages, allowing you to walk or jog through the charming streets of Swarthmore. The USTAF-certified 5K course begins near the Swarthmore College Fieldhouse, winds through town, and concludes on the Swarthmore College Track. Not only is there a 5K, but a delightful kids dash will also take place at 11:30 AM, which is free and requires no registration!
Make sure to arrive early for onsite registration and bib/shirt pickup, available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Inn at Swarthmore. The race starts at 10:00 AM, followed by the kids dash at 11:00 AM. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you celebrate the New Year with fellow participants. Registration prices range from $20.25 to $40, depending on when you sign up, and all registrants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well
Make sure to arrive early for onsite registration and bib/shirt pickup, available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Inn at Swarthmore. The race starts at 10:00 AM, followed by the kids dash at 11:00 AM. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you celebrate the New Year with fellow participants. Registration prices range from $20.25 to $40, depending on when you sign up, and all registrants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt. Prizes will be awarded to the top male and female finishers, as well
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.
BIB AND SHIRT PICK UP:
For racers registered by December 30th, you can pick up your bib (and shirt) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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/464082].
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.
BIB AND SHIRT PICK UP:
For racers registered by December 30th, you can pick up your bib (and shirt) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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/464082].
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. $3.10 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Wed 1st January 2025 (10:30AM EST)
$38.10
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