METAvivor 5k

THE METAVIVOR 5K RACE SCHEDULED FOR 2/7/2026 IS POSTPONED!!! All, Unfortunately, the weather for this weekend is looking dangerously cold! Wind chills are forecasted to be below 0 degrees at race time. Although cold temperatures are expected with January/February races, we need to consider the safety of our runners, volunteers, and timers when it's this cold. There is also the added chance of snow Friday night into early Saturday morning which may coat the trail and make it unsafe for running. As a result, we will be postponing the race that was scheduled for 2/7/26. The new date/time for the race is 2/28/26 at 10am. We hope everyone will understand the need to protect our running community and volunteers! Thank you for your understanding and patience! The METAvivor 5k will benefit the METAvivor Charity which supports metastatic breast cancer research, support, and awareness. 100% of proceeds after race expenses will be donated to METAvivor. METAvivor focuses on research efforts to render Stage IV breast cancer as a survivable condition. Research for Stage IV, the stage in which breast cancer kills, is hugely underfunded. Please come support this excellent cause. The in person run will start at 10am. Runners will be chip timed from the moment they start to the moment they finish the race! Race Date and Registration Information: Bib Pickup will begin at 9:15am on 2/28/2026. Race starts at 10am. Race cost through race day on 2/28/2026 is $25. The cost for the virtual run is $20. Location: Ridley Creek State Park - 350 Gradyville Rd Newtown Square 19073 (Follow all signs to Picnic Area 17) Here is a direct link to the location on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Ridley+Creek+State+Park+-+Area+17+Pavilion/@39.9432338,-75.4386589,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x89c6efa0378e09c7:0xc59d84c220d0a1d2!8m2!3d39.943295!4d-75.4350279!16s%2Fg%2F11h_8fc1_h Awards: Top 1st and 2nd place overall Male and Female. Awards will be based on In Person Run chip times. There will be an awards ceremony this year around 10:45am. Medals will be given out for the top 3 male and female in the following age groups: 0-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+ Amenities: Flattest possible course on the scenic paved main multi use trail at Ridley Creek State Park. Race will begin at Picnic Area 17 and follow an out and back. Bottled water, bananas, apples, oranges, Chick-fil-A Lima coffee, pretzels, granola bars, homemade blondies, and more will be available at the end of the race. Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com Questions: Contact: Race Director – R. Merkins at metavivor5k@gmail.com