2 events in Newtown Township, Pennsylvania

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The new date/time for the race is 2/28/26 at 10am.

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 [email protected]

A Storybook Costumed Festival & 5K benefiting Newtown Public Library!

Organized by the Friends of Newtown Public Library an all-volunteer, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization

We’re inviting local businesses and organizations to partner with us. Your support will help bring this imaginative event to life, creating a memorable experience for families and our community all while supporting the Library! Let’s create something magical - together!

Friends gathered. Costumes encouraged. Library Supported.

Win tickets to the PGA Championship in May 2026!

In support of this event, we are having a raffle for 4 pairs of tickets to the upcoming PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, May 14-17. Tickets are on sale in person at the Library with cash or check only. Please send a message to [email protected] for more information.

Save $10 when you sign up for the 5k and the Festival Food & Beverage together!

Save $5 when you sign up for the 5k or the 1-miler as part of a team!

Schedule

3pm

5K($40), 1-mile walk ($25) and kids fun run (free)

4pm-7pm (see Entertainment below)

Festival with entertainment (free); Food and beverage bracelet ($40 adults, $20 minors, free 5 and under)

5pm

Costume parade (kids AND adults); Prizes awarded

6pm

Raffle ticket winner drawings; 2026 PGA Championship tickets at Aronimink Golf Cub in Newtown Square