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Keep the Parade Running – Sign Up Today!

Join the Glenside 5K Run / 1-Mile Fun Walk and support the 4th of July celebration, proudly hosted by the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association (GGPA).

Since 1904, Glenside has celebrated Independence Day with a full day of community fun—including our beloved parade and fireworks. Did you know it’s 100% funded by donations? By signing up, you’ll help keep this cherished tradition going strong.

Please help the GGPA by asking 50 family members, friends, coworkers, or neighbors to donate $1 or more to support our cherished July 4th festivities. Proceeds benefit the fireworks display.

In Memory of Michael Gillespie: Keep the Parade Running honors the memory of Michael Gillespie, a beloved public servant, retired Abington Township Police officer, and true Glenside icon who passed away in 2009.

A 26-year police veteran, nearly two-decade Abington Township Commissioner, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and Abington High School graduate (Class of ’56), Michael devoted his life to service. He co-chaired the Greater Glenside Patriotic Association (GGPA) and was deeply involved in the July 4th Parade and Fireworks, as well as the Marine Corps League, Kiwanis, and Citizens and Police Together (CAPT).

Remembered for his kindness, loyalty, and tireless dedication, Michael’s legacy of service and love for Glenside lives on. 🇺🇸

Race Info:

📍 Start/Finish: North Penn VFW Post 676, 2519 Jenkintown Rd

🏃 Course: Scenic double-loop through Glenside with rolling hills—great for all levels

☔ Rain or Shine: No refunds

Registration:

💲 $30 through March 22 – includes race shirt

💲 $35 after March 22 (shirts available while supplies last)

Team Discounts Available: Register as a team (min. 5 members) for discounted rates. Runners and walkers welcome—grab your friends, family, or coworkers and sign up together!

Packet Pick-Up:

• Early Pick-Up: In person Friday, April 10th inside North Penn VFW Post 676 from 6-8 PM

• Race Day Pick-Up: In person on Saturday, April 11th inside North Penn VFW Post 676 from 6:30-7:30 AM

Awards & Timing:

🥇 Medals to top 3 overall finishers (each gender)

🏅 Age group winners (each gender for 7 & under, 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+ categories)

⏱ Professionally timed by Bryn Mawr Racing Co. – results at brynmawrracing.com immediately following the race.

Help keep the spirit of Glenside’s 4th of July alive with Fireworks —register today and make every step count!

Who We Are: 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 will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable to other races.

Challenger: 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 bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/16/2026

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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Colonial School District Education Foundation 5K

Sunday April 12th, 2026 Rain or Shine!

This 5K race will support the Colonial School District Education Foundation's mission to build community connections and generate resources for expanding and enriching programs that promote excellence in the Colonial School District.

New this year: New to running a 5K? We will be offering 2 group runs leading up to race day and the opportunity to "Ask the Coach" for training tips from one of our very own Colonial School District Teacher and Running Enthusiast, Shana Genkin!

Group runs will take place on March 8th and March 22nd. Ask our coach your questions Shanaduff@aol.com

Race Details: Course (both 5K and 1.5 mille walk) will start at the high school stadium and travel through the high school campus, Victory Fields, and finish back at the stadium. The course will be on a mostly paved surface. Registration by 3/27/26 guarantees a race t-shirt. Complimentary refreshments will be provided at the end of the race. A water station, with water and BodyArmor, will be provided along the course.

Race Results: Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Race bibs and shirts will be available for pick up at sign in on race day, starting at 8am.

Questions: Contact our Race Director Alyson Stern alyson_jill@yahoo.com

We are thankful for the partnership of the following local businesses who have graciously sponsored this event:

John Kennedy Subaru

Kanze Heating and Plumbing

State Farm- Colleen Higgins

Limitless

Erica Staley Photography

Pathways to Progress Occupational Therapy

A Whisk Worth Taking

Yoga6 Conshohocken

Sanctuary Blu

KG Salon and Spa

Stretch Lab Flourtown

Yoga Home

If you are interested in being a sponsor for this race, please visit:

Foundation 5K Sponsor

Awards: Overall and Age Group Awards 18& Under, 19-39, 40 & Above

Join Scoogië Events & Well Crafted Brewing Company in partnership with Ambler Yards & Lower Gwynedd Township for A Well Crafted Run Fest on April 12, 2026 celebrating National Beer Day!

This brand new event promises to be an instant Spring classic!

This event is limited to 800 runners*

Please register early to ensure your slot.

This family friendly, community driven event will reward participants with an amazing finisher's medal, a special commemorative Well Crafted Run Fest AMAZING t-shirt and a free Well Crafted Brewing Company beer for all runners over 21 at the finish line*

Plus, some festive music, yard games, food trucks and a rock'in awards ceremony with age group & overall awards!

And who knows what other spontaneous fun may happen once you cross the finish line!

Sign up today and be part of the fun!

*T-shirt deadline is February 8th

*Must be 21 yrs+ for a beer. ID's will be checked.

*Once 800 runners is reached, we will immediately close registration. (This may be as early as March 1st)

Who We Are: 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 will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: 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 bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/31/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

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