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April 2024

Sat 04/27/2024 YMCA of Reading & Berks County: Healthy Kids Day 5k Run & Kids Color Run Reading, PA (Berks County Heritage Center) 9:00 a.m. The YMCA of Reading & Berks County and Berks County Parks and Recreation have teamed up to bring a day of entertaining activities for the whole family – rain or shine! Runners – and walkers – of all ages and abilities are invited to participate! This versatile course is stroller- and wheelchair-accessible. Gather your family, friends, and co-workers. Run Course: Loop begins and ends at the Heritage Center (going toward Gring’s Mill Recreation Area). Color Run Start - 11:00 a.m. See websites for event details.
Contact: YMCA of Reading & Berks County - Alec Heckman 610-944-6515 aheckman@ymcarbc.org

Sat 04/27/2024 Spring Chicken 5K Run/Walk with Chick Chase Fun Run Hamburg, PA (Hamburg Community Park) 9:30 a.m. This is a run/walk and a family festival, all in one! REGISTER ONLINE AT -WWW.FRIENDSOFLC.ORG/SPRINGCHICKEN. Online registration only, no mail in registrations. THE COURSE: SCHUYLKILL RIVER TRAIL GPS measured course starts and ends on the scenic trail at the Hamburg Park. It is an out and back race that is run entirely on the beautiful trail that runs along the Schuylkill River. No rocky terrain, only small pebbles, and very flat and fast. Great course to enjoy the scenic trail and to set a personal record! Life's Choices Medical & Support Services is a 501-c3 faith-based non-profit in the state of Pennsylvania. We exist to help women and families experiencing an unplanned pregnancy by providing factual, life-affirming information about all their options in a loving environment. All our services are confidential and are provided at no cost to our clients. We can do this because of the support of individuals, churches, and businesses in our community. See websites for complete event details.
Contact: Lifes Choices Medical & Support Services 610-683-8000 Race Director - sboyer253@gmail.com; https://www.friendsoflc.org/contact

Sat 04/27/2024 Harmony 5k Hustle & 1-Mile Pup Strut Ambler, PA (Temple Ambler Campus) 9:30 a.m. Runners of all ages. gather your family, friends and co-workers. The course is stroller and wheelchair accessible. Leashed dogs are welcome. Fundraiser for Harmony Retreat & Animal Rescue. Harmony Retreat & Animal Rescue. Mission: To cultivate a harmonious & nurturing sanctuary for animals while enhancing people's lives through educational interactions with animals, nature & one another. Harmony Retreat & Animal Rescue is helping one life at a time-person or animal. See website for event details.
Contact: Harmony Retreat and Animal Rescue - Sandy Bohr 215-901-8459 judy.dyke@harmonyrar.org; info@harmonyrar.org

Sat 04/27/2024 Haverford Twilight 5K Run & Walk Havertown, PA (Haverford High School) 5:00 p.m. Certified Course - USATF Certificate PA13005WB. The day's events include a Elementary School 1-Mile Challenge at 8:45 a.m. A fun & festive 5K run/walk and 1-Mile Elementary School Challenge that takes participants through the heart of Havertown. Proceeds from the Twilight Run directly support new and innovative programs and projects in our Haverford Township School District schools. Music & Kids Fun Zone: Haverford WHHS Radio Station DJs will be at the race playing fun music to get everyone pumped up for the race! Haverford Child Development students will be on hand with face painting, games & activities to keep the younger kids busy before the Twilight Run begins. So, feel free to come to the race early to enjoy some music and fun activities for the kids! Although we all love pets, the Twilight Run is a family friendly event with many young children and families who may not be comfortable around animals. Please keep your pets at home. Looking forward to seeing the Havertown Community at the Twilight Run! See website for event details.
Contact: Haverford Township School District 215-620-1869 info@haverfordedfoundation.org

Sat 04/27/2024 Run, Walk, Roll for Brain Injury 5K & 1-Mile Walk Newtown, PA (Tyler State Park, Earth Center Entrance) 10:00 a.m. BIAPA and Camp Cranium are once again partnering for our annual Run, Walk, Roll for Brain Injury. Camp Cranium provides inclusive adaptive opportunities and events for kids who have experienced a brain injury. The Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania works to prevent brain injuries through Brain Safety Fairs and to enhance the quality of life for people with brain injuries and their families. All proceeds will benefit the BIAPA and Camp Cranium. For avid runners, it's a 5K scenic timed course; for beginner runners, a fun, supportive run; for kids, families, and those who don't run, a healthy 1 mile walk; for those on two wheels, a good 1 mile wheelchair roll! About BIAPA. Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania is a statewide organization supporting education, advocacy, and research in the field of brain injury. We envision a world in which all people with brain injuries and their supporters are leading fulfilling lives and are empowered to participate in their communities. See website for event details.
Contact: Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania 833-242-7248 admin@biapa.org; https://biapa.org/contact/

Sat 04/27/2024 Hanover Airpark 5K Run/Walk Ashland, VA (Hanover Chamber of Commerce Office) 9:00 a.m. Join us for the fourth annual Hanover Airpark 5K hosted by the Hanover Chamber of Commerce! The race will start with a Mascot Dash at 8:55 a.m., then an official "POP" at 9am - with staggered start times for runners and walkers/kids/strollers. Friends, family and coworkers can cheer on the racers from our "Fan Zone". Strollers and roller blades permitted, no bicycles or pets. See website for event details.
Contact: Hanover Chamber of Commerce (804) 442-2093 info@hanoverchamberva.com

Sat 04/27/2024 SAAPM 5K Blackstone, VA (183D Regional Training Institute (RTI) 9:00 a.m. The Virginia Army National Guard Sexual Assault, Prevention and Response team hosts their inaugural Sexual Assault and Awareness Prevention Month (SAAPM) 5K Run/Walk on 27APR 2024 at Fort Barfoot with the purpose to provide awareness and community engagement.
Contact: Virginia Army National Guard Sexual Assault, Prevention and Response Team

Sat 04/27/2024 Strides for Schools - 5K & 1-Mile Apple Dash New Kent, VA (Rosie's Gaming Emporium/Colonial Downs) 8:00 a.m. (1-Mile); 8:45 a.m.(5K) The NKEF is proud to be holding the Strides for Schools this year back at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium/Colonial Downs. This will consist of several race opportunities to include the One Mile Apple Dash and the 5K Strides for Schools. The proceeds for the event will benefit the New Kent Educational Foundation and its various projects, such as: students scholarships, teacher grants, the theater department, homecoming events, and many other educational programs throughout the year. The New Kent Educational Foundation (NKEF) channels community resources to promote and enhance educational opportunities for the students and staff of New Kent County Public Schools. The NKEF has provided grants to teachers in all four schools, scholarships to students, a technology resource library, a CPR day, and a variety of other special projects.
Contact: New Kent Educational Foundation (NKEF) nkef@nkcps.k12.va.us

Sat 04/27/2024 Fix Walk/Run for Recovery Manquin, VA (The Fix Thrift) 9:00 a.m. The Fix Ministry is a Christian residential discipleship program that helps men and women who struggle with life-controlling issues. The Fix exists for individuals to experience freedom from addiction by REACHING the lost and broken. Our organization is always looking for ways to promote community involvement and interaction while raising necessary funds for the ministry. Unfortunately, recovery treatment at The Fix is not supported by insurance providers or government funding, so the programs rely on donations from supporters and events we host. The first annual Fix Ministry – Run/Walk for Recovery will be held on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Participants will have the option to run or walk a traditional 3K. All of the finances raised for this race go to supporting the function of this ministry and sponsoring the next individual coming into the program.
Contact: The Fix Ministry (804) 473-9011 thefixministries@gmail.com

Sat 04/27/2024 Town of Waverly 5K & 1-Mile Run Waverly, VA (Allen W. Gibson Memorial Park on Bank Street) 9:00 a.m. Racing Towards Relationships. The Town of Waverly and The James House have partnered up for this 6th Annual 5K Walk/Run! The proceeds from the Race will be donated to the James House. The James House is an accredited nonprofit organization helping people affected by violence. See website for event details.
Contact: Town of Waverly (804) 834-2330

Sat 04/27/2024 Wood River Run - 5K Run/Walk Richmond, VA (Pony Pasture Park) 9:00 a.m. This roughly 5k fun run is being held to honor the memory of Christian Wood, a talented young kayaker who lost his life while paddling on the James River in 2018. The proceeds from this race will be used to fund the work of Friends of the James River Park (jamesriverpark.org), the Christian Wood Scholarship Fund to send underprivileged kids to Passages Adventure Camp, and the programming of the JRPS Education Department. Friends of the James River Park is the largest nonprofit support group for the James River Park System. Our mission is to protect, expand, and enhance the Park. The Course- This family-friendly 5k run/walk will take participants on through some of the James River Park System's most scenic and accessible views. One of the most popular swimming and sunbathing spots in the JRPS, Pony Pasture Rapids receives almost a quarter of a million visitors annually. The main entrance is located off Riverside Drive two miles east of the Huguenot Bridge. Participants should expect to be on some road, trail, and gravel path elements. Well-behaved leashed dogs and off-road capable strollers are welcome. Part of the course will be along an active roadway, which is something you might need to be aware of when planning whether or not you are comfortable bringing your dog.
Contact: Friends of the James River Park friends@jamesriverpark.org

Sat 04/27/2024 Race Against Racism - 5K & 200-Yard Kid's Fun Run Lancaster, PA (Musser Park) 8:30 a.m. (Kid's Fun Run); 9:00 a.m. (5K) Thank you, Lancaster for helping us to continue the host the biggest and longest consecutively run Race Against Racism in the nation! We know we have far to go on our journey to eliminate racism, but we can make change together. Join your community to name the need, unite with your friends, neighbors, and coworkers, and create change. A 5K race cannot end racism but naming the need is vital, and every step we take together makes a difference. We will keep running until injustice is rooted out; institutions are transformed, and the world sees women, girls, and people of color the way we do: Equal, Powerful, and Unstoppable. All proceeds from the Race Against Racism support the Center for Racial and Gender Equity (CRGE) and our community education, training, advocacy, and change programs. See website for event details.
Contact: YWCA Lancaster - Nancy O'Halloran, Chief Development Officer (717) 393-1735, X 233 nohalloran@ywcalancaster.org

Sat 04/27/2024 Walk for Paws 5K Color Run & 1K Walk West Chester, PA (West Goshen Community Park) 9:00 a.m. (5K); 10:05 a.m. (1K) This pawsome day of family fun kicks off with a 5K color run followed by a 1K walk led by Fox29’s Sue Serio, and after: yoga with puppies! The festivities continue with live music by The Way Outs, vendors, food trucks, a pet costume contest, kids fun zone, a dog lure course, and so much more!
Contact: Brandywine Valley SPCA (610) 692-6113 info@bvspca.org; https://bvspca.org/contact-us

Sun 04/28/2024 Arbor Day 15K Williamsburg, VA (York River State Park) 9:00 a.m. The 15k course (9.3 miles) is a mixture of fire roads and single track trails. The trails are technical and rolling- and very fun! Exposed roots, bridges, ravines and fast sections can be found on the route in beautiful York River State Park. We will use the Backbone, Laurel Glen and Marl Ravine trails. The course will be heavily marked with arrows and pink confidence streamers. There are many intersecting trails along the course, if you are confused just make sure you are following the pink streamers and you will be all good! Keep in mind, some of the trails are technical, with roots and sharp turns, so practicing on this type of trail will be helpful. This course is a slightly extended version of the Crazy 8 miler course that is normally held in September. This race replaces that race in 2024. Hikers are encouraged to register and there will be a generous 4 hour time limit to complete the course. Hiking poles can be used. No pacers on the course. Dogs are permitted on a leash, but trails are quite narrow, single file.
Contact: Happy Cats Events - Ellen Alexander 757-240-3713 ultraellen@gmail.com

Sun 04/28/2024 PNC Parkway Classic 10-Miler/5K & Kid's Dash Alexandria, VA 8:00 a.m. (5K & 10K) Virtual Race Options Available. A classic Since Day 1. Born in 1984, as the George Washington Parkway Classic, it is among the most scenic and spacious distance races on the East Coast. From the serene beauty of our spacious course meandering through the finest spring bloom in the DC area, to beautiful views of the Potomac and charming streets of Alexandria, the PNC Parkway Classic is a journey that celebrates the simple joys of road racing. Pick from two distances: a 5k or a 10 miler! As well, we provide a 600M Kid's Dash (10:30 a.m.) so your little ones can also get involved! Ages 12 and under. Packet Pickup and Registration will not be available on site the morning of the race. See website for further details. POINT-TO-POINT RACE - The 5K start line is at Oronoco Bay Park. The PNC Parkway Classic 5K course starts and finishes at Oronoco Bay Park with a scenic and one-of-a-kind course through historic Old Town, Alexandria. The 10 mile start line is at Mount Vernon. The PNC Parkway Classic starts at Mt. Vernon Estate and finishes at Oronoco Bay Park with a scenic point to point course down the George Washington Memorial Parkway and through historic Old Town, Alexandria. See website for shuttle information. Race distance course cutoff for the 10 miles is roughly based on a 15 minute per mile pace. This roughly equates to a 2 hour 30 minute 10 miler. The Parkway Classic is Alexandria’s Hometown Race, and so much more, with the Parkway route connecting two of the area’s most historic spots. The starting gun (sadly, no musket) fires right from the steps of GW’s home– the picturesque Mount Vernon Estate. From there, you’ll travel down the tree-lined namesake Parkway to another of George’s destinations– charming Old Town, Alexandria. A taste of history included in race fee. Powdered wigs and bonnets not. See website for complete event details.
Contact: Pacers Running (703) 248-6883 events@runpacers.com

Sun 04/28/2024 HCS Vernal Velocity #3 Columbia, MD (Jeffers Hill Elementary School) 2:00 p.m. Events: 2-Miler, 10K & 15K. The Weekly Series races are conducted at various locations around Howard County. Separate races ranging in distance from 1 mile to 15 kilometers are scheduled for throughout the spring, fall, and winter seasons. Each series culminates in the distribution of series awards. While these races emphasize participation, we also reward performance. Some "fast" facts: Show up no more than 30 minutes before the race to register. Runners of all abilities and ages are welcome, including non-Striders! Sorry, no bathroom facilities will be available :( Course finding is your responsibility! Minimal markings will be provided, but races are on open roads or paths and there may be few or no course marshals. Fees are cheap! Water available on longer courses. 2024 Vernal Velocity Schedule: April 7, 14, 28; May 12, 26; June 2, 16.
Contact: Howard County Striders weeklyseries@striders.net

Sun 04/28/2024 Spring Backyard Burn @ Laurel Hill Lorton, VA (Laurel Hill Park) 9:00 a.m. Course Length: 5.4 miles (1 lap) OR 10 miles (2 laps). Elevation Gain: 350 feet OR 700 feet Located just south of the Capital Beltway in Lorton, this beautiful race course includes a mixture of forested and open meadow singletrack meandering through 1600 acres of the former prison grounds. The race starts and ends under the old guard towers at the Workhouse Arts Center, which is the site of the former Lorton Reformatory. The course is one of our least technical and most of it is on singletrack that is a mix of dirt and crushed stone. The only short pavement sections are at the beginning and end of the race. There are no extended climbs, but lots of short ups and downs. The day's events include a Free Kids Race for ages 2-11, at 10:45 a.m. We split into age groups and run short out and back ‘races’. Kids who participate can pick from the Treasure Box. The Spring Backyard Burn (SBYB) is a series of 5 and 10 mile trail running races held on some of the best trail networks in the Northern Virginia Area. All the courses include a mixture of forested fire roads, twisty hiking trails, stream crossings, grassy fields, and minimal pavement. The Spring and Fall Series are both independent of each other and you can race in just one race or sign up for multiple races and receive 10% off each race. After each race, awards are presented to the top five finishers in each age group. In addition, a point system adding competitors’ race point totals will be used to determine the top five series finishers in each age group. Series prizes and awards are presented at the final race of the series. Racers must complete in at least two races (same distance) to be eligible for series prizes. Take advantage of 10% savings by signing up for multiple races in the series. 2024 SBYB Series: March 3, 17; April 14, 28. See website for complete event, series information.
Contact: EX2 Adventures 703-338-3965 info@ex2adventures.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2024 - Colonial Beach, VA Colonial Beach, VA (Colonial Beach Public Schools) 2:00 p.m. Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end of the Series the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances are awarded trophies. All participants receive a medal on Week 5! This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners. Spring 2024 Series - Colonia Beach, VA: April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5.
Contact: Healthy Kids Running Series - Colonial Beach, VA - Kady Stapp, Community Coordinator ColonialBeachVA@healthykidsrs.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2024 - Midlothian, VA Midlothian, VA (Tomahawk Middle School) 3:00 p.m. Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end of the Series the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances are awarded trophies. All participants receive a medal on Week 5! This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners. Spring 2024 Series - Midlothian, VA: April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5.
Contact: Healthy Kids Running Series (Midlothian, VA) - Elizabeth Danowski, Community Coordinator (717) 579-3149 midlothianva@healthykidsrs.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2024 - Milford, VA Milford, VA (Caroline Recreation Park) 4:00 p.m. Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end of the Series the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances are awarded trophies. All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Spring 2024 Series - Milford, VA: April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5.
Contact: Healthy Kids Running Series (Midlothian, VA) - Katie Anderson, Community Coordinator (804) 761-7870 milfordva@healthykidsrs.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2024 - Mechanicsville, VA Mechanicsville, VA (Pole Green Park) 4:00 p.m. Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end of the Series the boys and girls who accumulate the most points in their respective distances are awarded trophies. All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Spring 2024 Series Schedule - Mechanicsville, VA: April 14, 21, 28; May 5, 19.
Contact: Healthy Kids Running Series (Mechanicsville, VA) - Alicia Womble, Community Coordinator (804) 546-6156 mechanicsvilleva@healthykidsrs.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Run the Vineyards Renault Winery 5-Miler & Food Truck Festival Egg Harbor City, NJ (Renault Winery) 9:00 a.m. Join us for this one-of-a-kind race and after party at New Jersey's oldest active winery. Food Trucks... Pizzas! Burgers! Tacos! Wraps! Sandwiches! Desserts and More! Flat 5-Mile race on mixed terrain (packed dirt and road). Souvenir Stemless Wine Glass and complimentary glass of wine. Live music from 9:45-Noon. Finisher Medal for ALL! Free downloadable photos. Walkers welcome to enter, must be registered and start behind the pack of runners. Charity Partner for this race is HEADstrong Foundation. Learn More Here: www.HEADstrong.org
Contact: Good Day for a Run, LLC 856-723-2381 ken@gooddayforarun.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Cross Country on the Farm 5K (XC) Derwood, MD (Agricultural History Farm Park) 8:30 a.m. MCRRC Members – This race is part of our low-key race series and is FREE for MCRRC members. Race registration is not required for members; however, members must signup for a 2024 bib & chip. The signup is coming soon! If you have a 2023 (or older) chip, please bring it with you to exchange for your 2024 bib & chip. If you are a new member, or no longer have an older chip, please remember to bring a $5 chip deposit with you. *** If you already requested a personalized 2024 bib, you do NOT need to register online – your bib will be waiting for you at registration. Non-MCRRC Members – Registration is to non-MCRRC members at a cost of $15 for participants ages 18 & over and $10 for participants under 18. Online registration will remain open until the start of the race. Late registrants may register online before leaving the house or from your smartphone at the race site. Please remember to bring your credit card or cash with you if you plan to register on race morning. Non-members can register on the event website.. Bib and chip pickup will take place on race morning near the start area. A volunteer will be on hand to assist you.
Contact: MCRRC - Rich Pesce, Race Director XC_Farm@mcrrc.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Girls On The Run 5K - York, PA York, PA (York College (Grumbacher Sport & Fitness Center) 9:15 a.m. Each season comes to an end with a celebratory 5K. This closing event gives program participants of all abilities a tangible sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence through completion and is a joyful moment program participants always remember! Everyone in our program receives a commemorative medal to celebrate this incredible achievement. Unlocking Power & Potential Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others. At Girls on the Run Mid State PA, teaching essential life skills is the cornerstone of our research-based programs. Trained volunteer coaches facilitate lessons that blend physical activity with life skill development, including managing emotions, fostering friendships, and expressing empathy. See websites for complete event details, including the Spring 2024 5K Event Guide.
Contact: GIRLS ON THE RUN - MID STATE PA, Sarah Fahrney (717) 763-4869 sarah@capareagirlsontherun.org; INFO@GOTRMIDSTATEPA.ORG

Sun 04/28/2024 Gettysburg Festival of Races - Marathon/Half Marathon/5K Gettysburg, PA (PARKING LOT, BEHIND ASPIRE HOTEL) 8:00 a.m. (Marathon & Half); 8:15 a.m. (5K) The Gettysburg Festival of Races is the combination of three historic races in one single weekend! Come and race alongside the hallowed ground of Gettysburg battlefield, where the course winds through beautiful wooded backcountry roads, past fields, and farms, and across the historic Mason-Dixon line into Maryland and back. Choose to compete in Gettysburg North-South Marathon, Gettysburg Blue-Gray Half Marathon, or 2L Race Services 5K. And Saturday features the Health & Fitness Expo for all runners, fans, and guests. The marathon field is capped at 500 runners, the half marathon at 1500 runners and walkers, and 500 for the 5K. These races typically sell out. Remember to book your hotel room as early as possible. Post-race Beer Beer Garden! Join the fun at the post-race party! Your race bib has a tear tag (ticket) that entitles you (runners 21+) to one FREE BEER. Relax and enjoy the post-race fun on the extensive 150+ acres that makes up the Eisenhower Conference Center. The Gettysburg Festival of Races is thrilled to support the charitable work of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Participants who fundraise the minimum amount for this worthy cause receive a FREE race entry. See website for complete event details.
Contact: Gettysburg Festival of Races 866-329-9382 https://gettysburgfestivalofraces.com/contact/

Sun 04/28/2024 Boogie Down the Bypass - 8K, 5K, 1/3 Mile Kids Run, 2 Mile Run/Walk & NEW KIDS ONLY 3K! North Wales, PA (Kiddie Academy of Montgomeryville) 7:20 a.m. (Multiple start times - see below) See also - https://runsignup.com/Race/Info/PA/NorthWales/BoogieDownTheBypass. A family friendly 60’s/70’s themed running & walking event for ALL AGES & ALL ABILITIES! Bring the WHOLE FAMILY….. And don’t forget the DOGS. So, dig out your bell-bottoms & tie dye shirts and practice your DISCO moves because this event is one for the ages! Distances & Start Times: Can you dig it Kids Only 3k starts at 7:20 a.m. Flower Power 1/3 Mile Kids Run starts at 7:22 am. Groovy 8k starts at 7:30 a.m. Fab 5k starts at 7:35 a.m. Catch you on the flip side 2 Mile Walk starts at 7:37 a.m. See websites for complete event details.
Contact: Scoogie Events scoogie.events@gmail.com; scoogie@scoogie.com; https://www.scoogieevents.com/contact

Sun 04/28/2024 Louise Archer 5K & 1K "Sun Run" Vienna, VA (James Madison High School) 8:00 a.m. ("Sun Run"); 8:30 a.m. (5K) Dust off your running shoes and come support the Louise Archer community at the annual Louise Archer 5K and Sun Run! Schools are at the heart of every community, and the PTA is right there building the connections between teachers, school staff, students, parents, neighbors and the wider community to support their students. Through events, programs, fundraising and community outreach efforts, PTAs across the country are building their communities and creating ties to the school in fun, engaging and innovative ways. The Louise Archer 5K and Sun Run is an active, exciting, and FUN way to support and celebrate our school, students, teachers, staff, and community. See website for event details.
Contact: James Madison High School PTSA JMHS Office phone: (703) 319-2300 president@jmhsptsa.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Race For Your Heart 5K & Fun Run Lansdowne, VA (Riverside High School) 9:00 a.m. Join the Riverside Community for a 5K bringing attention to and supporting the American Heart Association at the Race For Your Heart 5K and Fun Run! The 5K will run around the campus, concluding at the school. See website for event details.
Contact: PR Races - Terri Marlin 703-689-0999 terri@potomacriverrunning.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Gnome One Walks Alone 5K Run/Walkfor Children's Mental Health Awareness Chesapeake, VA (Oak Grove Lake Park) 9:00 a.m. Experience the exhilaration and make a meaningful impact by joining us at Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center of Chesapeake's 2nd Annual "GNOME One Walks Alone" 5k Run/Walk! On Sunday, April 28th, 2024, Oak Grove Lake Park will come alive with our highly anticipated 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk for Children's Mental Health Awareness/Acceptance. Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center is leading the charge in "Kicking Anxiety With Creativity"! We are a dynamic nonprofit organization, founded by a young visionary who believes in the power of creativity to activate healing, spark creativity, foster learning, empower individuals, and build strong community connections. With a diverse range of artistic activities and programs, we aim to empower children, encourage self-expression, and enhance their overall well-being. By participating in this remarkable run/walk, you are directly contributing to our ongoing mission. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the children of Chesapeake and Hampton Roads. Kids will have a blast engaging in a one mile FUN RUN and entertaining crafts, while everyone can anticipate the chance to win fantastic door prizes donated by local small businesses. Proceeds will go to support our community outreach programs (ie: Military Child Celebration, Painting Pumpkins with Police, First Responder Summer Camp, First Responder Breakfast with Santa), the summer creative arts programs and the Gnomes on the Roam Art Enrichment program at Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center of Chesapeake -a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to use creative arts as a springboard for creative thought, educational growth, personal development, and social cohesion. We will provide valuable information on community resources available in Hampton Roads for Children's Mental Health, giving you the knowledge to make a lasting difference. Don't hesitate – seize this incredible opportunity to be part of a life-changing event. Lace up your shoes, embrace the spirit of unity, and let's hit the pavement together, spreading awareness and acceptance for children's mental health. Together, we can "KICK Anxiety with Creativity" and shape a brighter future for our beloved community.
Contact: Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center of Chesapeake - Dawn Leonard (757) 819-7982 dawn@ourdailygnome.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Tunnel to Towers Foundation 5K Run/Walk - Woodbridge, VA Woodbridge, VA (Pfitzner Stadium) 7:30 a.m. What is a Tunnel To Towers Run & Walk? The Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk Series was created to honor the heroic life and death of Stephen Siller, a New York City firefighter (FDNY) who lost his life on September 11, 2001 after strapping on his gear and running through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers. Honor all of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 and support our first responders and military who make extraordinary sacrifices in the line of duty! For more information on the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation please visit www.t2t.org. Born from the tragedy of 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation carries forward a legacy of courage and heroism. Built upon the mantra, “While we have time, LET US DO GOOD,” the Foundation supports our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military heroes, and their families. This is an annual run/walk in Prince William and we are excited to bring together the community to honor first responders, remember 9/11 and raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers programs. See website for event details.
Contact: Tunnel to Towers Foundation - Prince William, VA (718) 987-1931 princewilliam@t2t.org

Sun 04/28/2024 SuperHero SuperDash 5K/10K Washington, DC (Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek Tennis Center) 7:45 a.m. Runners Receive: Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event. Enjoy a scenic 5k/10k that will run through Rock Creek Park. Walkers and strollers are welcome to attend this event. Virtual Race Option We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page. Charity Information: Benefits Paws for Purple Hearts. Paws for Purple Hearts improves the lives of America’s Warriors facing mobility challenges and trauma-related conditions such as PTSD and TBI by providing the highest quality assistance dog and canine-assisted therapeutic programs; and by building public awareness about the important role dogs play in helping Warriors along the road to recovery. NO Race Day Registration.
Contact: Bishops Events 540-842-5618 bishopsevents@yahoo.com

Sun 04/28/2024 National Superhero 5K & 10K Reston, VA (Lake Fairfax Park) 8:45 a.m. Runners Receive: Finisher’s Medal, Technical (Drifit) Event Shirt, & A Chip Timed Event. Enjoy the scenic 5k/10k that will run through Lake Fairfax. Walkers are welcome to attend this event. We now offer a virtual run option for those who cannot make it on race day. Find more information about our virtual option on our Virtual Races page. Charity Information: Book Bounce is a research-based non-profit designed to close the literacy gap for children ages 3-5 who do not speak English at home. These children are at higher risk of falling behind academically in school. With our theme-based book units, families read together in their home language, and teachers or volunteers read the same books with the children in English. Research shows this approach accelerates learning – leading to a brighter future for the children and their families! Visit www.BookBounce.org to learn more, or see the latest news on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/BookBounce.org/.
Contact: Bishops Events 540-842-5618 bishopsevents@yahoo.com

Sun 04/28/2024 "The Journey" 5K & 1-Mile Fun Walk Bethany Beach, DE (Sea Colony Tennis Center) 8:00 a.m. Join us at the 2024 "The Journey" at Sea Colony benefiting the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation® (MMRF). The MMRF champions advancement of multiple myeloma therapies, funding the most promising treatments for this rare form of blood cancer. The MMRF is the largest nonprofit in the world focused on accelerating a cure for multiple myeloma. And because of support at events like The Journey that directly support groundbreaking research, survival rates have tripled. Your support is vital; and funds raised will help to further this mission and together, we can shorten the path to a cure by spearheading innovative clinical development efforts, driving precision medicine strategies forward and, critically, empowering patients at the center of their own care. Thank you in advance for supporting the MMRF and, by extension, each and every multiple myeloma patient in our community. SPONSOR/HOST: Sea Colony Tennis Center. RACE COURSE: 3.11 mile loop fast & flat 5k course through the streets of Sea Colony. See website for event details.
Contact: Seashore Striders - Tim Bamforth 302-644-8952 tim@seashorestrider.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Ivy Scholarship 5K & 1-Mile Walk Wilmington, DE (The Hare Pavilion, Wilmington Riverfront) 9:00 a.m. The day's events include a 1-Mile Non-Competitive Walk. Benefits: AKAette Scholarship Program. See website for event details.
Contact: Races2Run - Sophia Gonser 302-654-6400 sophia@races2run.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Fly with the Flock 5K/1-Mie Walk Townsend, DE (Odessa High School) 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the OHS marching band trip to London to march in the London New Year's Day parade. "Help the Ducks get across the pond." Learn more at - https://www.delawarepublic.org/culture-lifestyle-sports/2023-11-02/odessa-high-school-marching-band-to-perform-at-the-2025-londons-new-years-day-parade. See website for event details.
Contact: Races2Run - Sophia Gonser 302-654-6400 sophia@races2run.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Billy Mock Foundation 5k Run & 1-Mile Walk Media, PA (Ridley Creek State Park, Picnic Area 11) 2:00 p.m. Billy Mock was a loving Christian with a dynamic enthusiasm for life. His infectiously positive attitude, ever-present smile and vibrant personality literally impacted the lives of thousands of people. Billy began fighting brain cancer in 2005 and touched thousands more until his death in 2007 at the age of 13. The Billy Mock Foundation (a 501(c)3 charitable organization) is a tribute to him and his compassion for people, love for life, and passion for sports. Our mission is “SIMPLY HELPING OTHERS” which we do through the award of educational grants, the support of families in need and our Pay it Forward program.
Contact: Billy Mock Foundation http://www.billymockfoundation.org/contact.aspx

Sun 04/28/2024 IDGA5K (I Don't Give a 5K) College Park, MD (Herbert Wells Ice Rink) 9:00 a.m. It’s that time again, giving season for the Rene G. Haley Initiative (RGHI)! Join us as we host our 2nd Annual “I Don’t Give A 5K” fundraiser. What a great time we’ll have, and you can get your exercise on, rain or shine, we are back. This fundraiser will help us raise $10K and more for our upcoming programs and contributions to other organization(s) that provide sporting activities to support and encourage young people aged 5 to 25 in remembrance of Rene G. Haley. Rene was an avid sportsman, participating in swimming, snowboarding, basketball, skateboarding, and flag football events. He absolutely, was not a runner. But he would occasionally run a 5K to keep in shape for all the other sporting activities he enjoyed, and he supported his mom, who was a passionate runner, for many years at most of her races from 5Ks to marathons. Come as you are, walk or run, have fun, and support the RGHI. To learn more about Rene G. Haley and the Initiative, please visit our website: https://www.reneghaleyinitiative.org/.
Contact: Rene G. Haley Initiative (RGH) https://www.reneghaleyinitiative.org/contact-8

Sun 04/28/2024 Brigance Brigade Foundation 5.7K Race & 1.57 Mile Family-Fun Run/Walk Baltimore, MD (Maryland Zoo in Baltimore) 8:00 a.m. Virtual Race Option Available. We've creating a whole new course for you to run/walk 5.7K or 1.57 miles among the exhibits and animals at the zoo! At the finish line, enjoy our traditional celebration village, and then make a day of it by spending it at the zoo. Along with your medal, race shirt, and swag, your 5.7K and 1.57M registration includes admission to the zoo (same day admission only). Our Kid's Fun Run will feature a short distance in the celebration area - perfect for the little ones in your family. Zoo admission is included in the Kid's Run! Registration includes same day admission to the Zoo. Parking is included at the Zoo. The day's events include a Kids Fun Run at 10:15 a.m., featuring a short distance in the celebration area - perfect for the little ones in your family. Zoo admission is included in the Kid's Run! This family-friendly event will bring together runners and walkers of all experience levels for a morning of fun and fitness to support the Brigance Family’s vision for their legacy, to provide direct resources and financial assistance to families battling ALS. Please note: we offer complimentary entry for PALS (People living with ALS) and their primary caregivers. Please email info@brigancebrigade.org to join us on race day! Dogs - due to Maryland Zoo regulations, dogs (except for registered service animals) are not allowed on the course or in the Celebration area. Fundraising and team options are available during registration. The Brigance Brigade Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with mission to equip, encourage, and empower people living with ALS. Founded by #57 former champion football player, O.J. Brigance and his wife, Chanda, the Brigance Brigade Foundation (BBF) cultivates a caring community, demands dignity for all, and actively works to create a lasting, positive impact to realize a world where people touched by ALS thrive with purpose and passion. See website for complete event details.
Contact: Brigance Brigade Foundation 410-878-2030 info@brigancebrigade.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Fast and Furriest 5K Race/1-Mile Walk Walkersville, MD (Heritage Farm Park) 8:15 a.m. (5K); 9:00 a.m.(1-Mile) Virtual Options Available. The 9th Annual Fast & Furriest 5K race and 1M walk to benefit Operation Paws for Homes - an all-breed 501c3 dog rescue - is one of the rescue's largest annual fundraisers which is focused on raising funds toward the medical needs of our dogs. Each year, Operation Paws for Homes incurs over $125,000 in medical costs. We encourage families, runners, walkers, supporters and anyone interested in helping this organization while enjoying a fun event. See website for event details. We welcome your leashed dogs to run or walk the course. Please have your dogs on a 4-6 foot leash - no retractable leashes please. Register as WITH DOG-LIVE 5K RUN so we can easily identify and reward our runners with dogs. Registrants can change this category up until the start of the race. ALL runners with dogs WILL BE eligible for age level awards. Entire course is within the park grounds and is paved except for small crossing areas that may have light gravel. The event site, check in area and vendor area are on grass and will be wet in the morning. Plan accordingly.
Contact: Paws for Homes 703-344-7320 events@ophrescue.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Donor Dash Philadelphia - 3K walk, 5K, 10K & Kids Fun Run Philadelphia, PA (The Navy Yard) 9:15 a.m. (See event schedule below) Virtual Option Available. The Donor Dash has been our region’s premier event dedicated to the life-saving and transformative power of organ and tissue donation since 1996. Proceeds benefit Gift of Life Transplant Foundation! The Transplant Foundation is the charitable entity that supports programs and activities for donor families and transplant recipients! More than a quarter of a million people of all ages have taken part in the Donor Dash since its founding. The life-saving message of Dash reaches millions more each year through media and community participation. It all happens during National Donate Life Month to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation, register more donors, and pay tribute to those who gave the gift of life. For more information, visit donors1.org. Event Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 10K Run; 9:30 a.m.- 5K Run; 10:15 a.m. - Kids Fun Run(Kids Fun Run is for ages 6 and under, sign up on-site); 11:00 a.m. - 3K Walk. See website for event details.
Contact: Gift of Life Transplant Foundation 215-557-8090 Dash@donors1.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Miles for Mental Health 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk Bala Cynwyd, PA (Bala Cynwyd, Park) 9:00 a.m. Please come out and join us to support direct therapy services for veterans, active military, and their families and to create hope in the world. All proceeds will support Operation Home and Healing, a program of Council for Relationships, providing counseling for active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserves, and veterans of all eras (regardless of their characterization of discharge or combat status), and their spouses. The race is co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Ardmore. CFR is a member of the Delaware Valley Veterans Consortium (DVCC), which unites military and veteran service organizations who share common goals to build programmatic capacity and increase services to clients under the umbrella of regional collaboration. The course is out and back along the beautiful Cynwyd Heritage Trail in Lower Merion Township just over the Manayunk Bridge. See website for event details.
Contact: Operation Home and Healing, a program of Council for Relationships 215-382-6680 info@councilforrelationships.org; https://councilforrelationships.org/contact

Sun 04/28/2024 James Joseph Hahn Memorial 5K Newark, DE (Deer Park Tavern) 9:00 a.m. James was passionate about life and the things that brought him joy, music was a big part of that. In his memory, we would like to bring joy to other young people by giving them the means to pursue their passions. Charity Partner: The Anthony Penna Charitable Fund inspires a lifelong passion for the performing arts by supporting students involved in band, choir, and theatre programs within our local community. Post Race Celebration at the Deer Park Tavern. See website for event details.
Contact: James Joseph Hahn Memorial 5K jjhmemorial5k@outlook.com

Sun 04/28/2024 April Foolish 10 Hour Endurance Trail Run Elverson, PA (French Creek State Park, Pool Area) 9:00 a.m. A PRETZEL CITY SPORTS EVENT. The 4-mile wheel measured loop around pretty Hopewell Lake is 40% paved roads/paths, 55% rustic trail & 5% dirt/stone fire lane. Because of the temps that time of year, the shortened course and little access by car to any mid-course location, water/food/etc. is only available at the end of each lap. The April Foolish 10 hour race lets you run 4M laps as LONG as your knees, nips & inner thigh skin holds up! It is a FUN way for you to achieve mileage you've never run before. And that's the key, since awards are based totally on HOW FAR you run; your "time" only factors in when breaking distance “ties”. Where else can you run for 3 hours, take a nap, go read a magazine on the can and then jump right back into the race??!! MUST complete the entire lap to get credit for any of that loop EXCEPT when you plan to END your day at an exact milestone distance (26.2M, 50k, 50M, 100k) where you’ll run to a turnaround spot and then back to the finish line. NOTE-if we feel that it’s highly unlikely for you to finish a lap by the 10-hour cutoff, based on your previous lap time, you’ll be forbidden to start another lap. This is a very UNIQUE way to race and you’ll achieve some UNIQUE results by doing it. See website for complete evnt details.
Contact: Pretzel City Sports - Ron Horn, Race Director 610-779-2668 rhornpcs@aol.com

Sun 04/28/2024 Hope For Hallie Color Run/Walk Swarthmore, PA (Rutgers Avenue Field, CADES) 11:00 a.m. The Hope For Hallie Color Run/Walk will feature an opportunity to participate in 3 separate races. A 1 mile run/walk, 100 meter dash, and a relay race. Registration will cover entry to all 3 events. Registrants are welcome to participate in any or all races by running, walking or jogging. Participants will receive a t-shirt, sunglasses and color packet for the final group color throw. Proceeds from this event support mental health awareness & provide scholarships for therapy services. *NO PETS ALLOWED.
Contact: Hope for Hallie 610-389-1732 info@hopeforhallie.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Run for the Fallen 3-Mile Fun Run Penndel, PA (Penndel Memorial Ball Field) 8:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade. The course will take you down the streets of Penndel Borough, starting and ending at the Penndel Memorial Ball Field; t shirt for all pre-registered participants, refreshments at registration and postrace. The day's events include a Family Walk at 8:35 a.m. OUR MISSION TO PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF THOSE SERVICEMEN & WOMEN WHO SACRIFICED THEIR LIVES FOR THE US TO LIVE OUR LIVES IN THE LAND OF THE FREE. TO TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION OF THESE SACRIFICES, AND PRESERVE THIS MOST HOLLOWED DAY. See website for event details.
Contact: Penndel-Hulmeville Memorial Day Parade - Ed Preston 215-736-3350 NFO@P-HMEMORIALPARADE.ORG

Sun 04/28/2024 Run Wild for the Zoo 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia Zoo) 8:00 a.m. NO Race Day Registration. Join more than 1,000 runners and walkers as they lace up their running shoes for the 2024 Run Wild for the Zoo 5K and one-mile Fun Run/Walk at Philadelphia Zoo! This year’s event will be held Sunday, April 28th on the Zoo’s 42-acre campus in West Philadelphia. Race proceeds will support the more than 1,900 animals in our care, many of which are rare and endangered, by providing funds for nutrition, habitat enhancements, medical care, enrichment activities, and more. Strollers are prohibited for the 5K race, but are allowed for the one-mile Fun Run/Walk. As America's first zoo, Philadelphia Zoo has over 160 years of experience in conserving wildlife, caring for animals, and educating our communities. Home to more than 1,900 rare and endangered animals, the Zoo continues to reach new heights, offering award-winning animal exhibits, state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, award-winning education and conservation programs, and exceptional guest services, making it one of the most renowned zoos in the world. See websites for complete event details.
Contact: Philadelphia Zoo (215) 243-1100 https://www.philadelphiazoo.org/contact-us/

Sun 04/28/2024 STOGA Girls LAX 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk Wayne, PA (Wilson Farm Park) 9:00 a.m. This is the 3rd Annual STOGA Girls Lax 5K & 1 Mile Walk, hosted by the Conestoga Girls Lacrosse Program. Our program’s goal is to give back to the community. The STOGA Girls Lax 5K & 1 Mile Walk will raise money for the Peter Kienzle Fund of the Fighting Back Scholarship Program This is an organization based in Malvern that assists individuals recovering from a life-changing illness or injury, and who are without the finances needed to participate in a rehabilitative exercise program. We have raised over $50,000 for the Fighting Back Scholarship Program over the past two years. Fighting Back Scholarship Program?A community of support. Our mission is to recognize and provide scholarships for individuals who are Fighting Back from a life changing injury or illness through courage, desire, and perseverance. See website for event details, .
Contact: Fighting Back Scholarship Program (610) 695-9818 Race Director - lisambrown23@yahoo.com; info@fightingbacksp.org

Sun 04/28/2024 Yes You Can 5K Yardley, PA (Pennsbury Middle School Complex) 9:00 a.m. Building Community. Building Confidence. All proceeds will be donated to Pennsbury School District PTOs and Pennsbury Kids. Makefield Elementary PTO, in partnership with Bryn Mawr Running Company, is happy to bring this community-building event to the Pennsbury School District in support of all Pennsbury PTOs. See website for event details.
Contact: Makefield Elementary PTO makefieldelementarypto@gmail.com

May 2024

Thu 05/02/2024 Bournelyf 5k Run/2K Walk Westr Chester, PA (Wrong Crowd Beer Company) 6:30 p.m. Virtual Race Options Available. Presented by Bentley Systems. Race Course: The course is the regular downtown West Chester Loop. The Start Line is located at the corner of Church/Market Street, a few blocks from Wrong Crowd and the finish line is on Market Street near Nudy's Cafe (less than 2 blocks from Wrong Crowd). 2k Walkers will complete 1 loop of the course, while 5k Runners/Walkers will complete 2 loops. Post Race Party: After the race, join us back at Wrong Crowd Beer Company for awards and a post race party. All runners/walkers (21+) can redeem their race bib for a free beer. We will also have free food available for all runners and walkers! Wrong Crowd has a wide variety of craft beer in addition to wine and a food menu featuring pizzas, wings and nachos. The race benefits Bournelyf Special Camp, a summer camp in West Chester for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Bournelyf Special Camp is a local non-profit organization, founded in 1980, that is committed to creating physically challenging and empowering opportunities for youth with disabilities. The goal of the race is to raise money to be able to offer families tuition that is significantly lower than the actual cost. See website for event details.
Contact: Bournelyf Special Camp 610.692.9027 info@bscwc.org

Thu 05/02/2024 Great Race by Lutron - 5K Coopersburg, PA (Lutron U.S.World Headquarters, Saucon Rail Trail) 3:15 p.m. Lutron’s 5K course is fast and mostly flat consisting primarily of two out-and-back stretches of the Saucon Rail Trail and loops around the lower parking area of our Coopersburg campus at the beginning and end. There will be directional signs posted and a water station at the 1.5 mile turn-around by the E. Landis St. gate. Volunteers, safety committee members, and bicycle pacers will be on hand to assist. Starting time will be based on starting gun, finishing times based on the chip time of your bib as it crosses the finish line. Individual race times can be viewed and printed via kiosk at the finish line. No Charge/Free Event.
Contact: Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. safety@lutron.com

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