2 events in Newtown Township, Pennsylvania

All,

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 metavivor5k@gmail.com

REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK-UP OPENS AT 7:30AM. THE HALF-MARATHON STARTS AT 8:30AM, THE 10K AT 9:00AM.

A Trail Race by Trail Runners.

The 14th Annual Looney Leprechaun is to occur on March 7, 2026.

The race will consist of a 10k and 1/2 Marathon Trail Race through the Trails of Tyler State Park.

We expect the race to occur at this time. In the event of a cancellation, we will reschedule the race at a future date and your entry will automatically transfer to the new date. There will be NO REFUNDS.

All current Bucks County Roadrunner members receive an automatic $5.00 discount.

We will be following safety guidelines and protocols from the CDC, PA Department of Health, Road Runners Club of America, and local township ordinances.

*Water stops and refueling stations, post-race refreshments and food will be determined at a date closer to race day pending current COVID guidelines and protocols.

2026 Looney Update

It’s our 14th year 🎉 and we have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to make it special.

Additionally:

• Every participant who signs up by February 21st will receive an event T-Shirt 👕.

• As always, there will be 3-deep age group awards (10-year age groups) 🥉🥈🥇.