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The BEST Phoenixville running event (with the BEST finisher's medals) during the BEST local holiday in all of America, is BACK for 2026!
On Sunday July 12th, Steve McQueen and YOU star in the horror movie of the century! Uh...last century!
Every year, Phoenixville, PA celebrates Blobfest in honor of 1958's The BLOB. And every year, we throw a running party to help celebrate and support the historic Colonial Theatre that stars in the film! Join us as we start and finish right in front of the Colonial Theatre for our 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Kids Fun Run!
Course Decoration Contest!
Not a runner? Get a group of friends together to participate in our course decoration contest and you could win gift cards to our local Phoenixville restaurants. Here's how it works: Your group will be given an area on the 5K course to decorate in some Blob (or other monster/alien) theme. The only rule is that you don't obstruct or startle our runners. After the race, runners will vote for the best scenes and the winners will receive gift cards!
Location: The race starts in front of the Historic Colonial Theatre on Bridge Street! 227 Bridge St. The street will be closed to cars.
Parking: Free off-site parking will be available at Phoenixville Middle School (1000 Purple Pride Parkway). A free shuttle bus will run from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. 5K and 10K runners are encouraged to park at the middle school. Half marathon runners should park at the middle school only if they have picked up their bibs the day before (since the half marathon starts at 7 am). GPS LINK TO LOT
Paid Parking Near the Start/Finish: See the parking map at the bottom of our registration page HERE. Every year it seems like there is less and less parking in Phoenixville (and now most spaces cost $$ on Sundays), so we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING (or walking to the start if you live close by). There are four municipal lots near the starting area. One is accessible by the driveway between the Municipal building and the Foodery (325 Bridge Street). The other is on the corner of Taylor Alley and South Main Street. There is also parking at the Borough Hall lot (351 Bridge Street) and the Smithworks parking lot (30 N. Main St.). When you park at Smithworks, it's a very short walk over the bridge by the Foundry to get up to Bridge Street.
Finisher's Medal: Every finisher in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will receive an incredible Blob-themed finisher's medal!
Flexible Options: If you register for the half marathon but the day comes and it is very hot (or for any reason), you can drop down to the 10K or 5K. Just tell our timer at the starting line.
Starting Times: Half marathon: 7 am / 10K: 8 am / 5K: 8:10 am / Kids' Run 8:15 am
Bib Pickup: There are 2 options for packet pickup this year.
SATURDAY 7/11 11am to 5 pm @ the RUNegades table at the Blobfest Street Fair on Bridge Street in Phoenixville.
RACE DAY 7/12 starting @ 6 am.
Pacers: 2026 pace times for the half and 10K will be available as we get closer to the race!
Water stops: We will have lots of water and hydrate at the race, but out of an abundance of caution, half and 10K runners are encouraged to bring their own water.
Half: miles 1, 3.1, 4.7, 6.55, 7.3, 9.2, 11.1, & 11.8
10K: miles 1, 3.1, 4.7
5K: mile 1.8
COURSE CUT-OFF: Due to the July heat, the half marathon cut-off time will be a strict 3:30. Walkers are encouraged to participate in the 5K or 10K.
Steel City Offer: Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery at 203 Bridge Street in Phoenixville is offering 10% off all purchases for runners who show their bibs after the race!
All participants in the kids fun-run receive a finisher's ribbon and prize.
5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon awards: The top 3 M/F overall and the top 3 M/F in each of the following age groups will be recognized: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
But that's not all!! We'll have special rewards for best dressed, best course decorations, and most Blobbiest team!
A portion of your registration fees and 100% of all donations will go to The Historic Colonial Theatre, the site of The Blob's most famous scene!
INDESCRIBABLE! INDESTRUCTIBLE! NOTHING CAN STOP IT! (is that old poster about the Blob...or YOU?)
PACKET PICKUP: There are 2 options for packet pickup this year.
SATURDAY 7/11 11am to 5 pm @ the RUNegades table at the Blobfest Street Fair on Bridge Street in Phoenixville.
RACE DAY 7/12 starting @ 6 am near the start/finish area in front of the Colonial Theatre!
Join us rain or shine for the 40th Annual Phoenixville Run!
This year's event will be SUPER HERO THEMED and again will be a hybrid race--featuring in person and virtual race options.
Join us at Reeves Park on October 24, 2026 at 8:30am for a traditional in person 5k and 10k, and a Fun Run for kids 12 and under beginning at 9am. Virtual challenge options will begin October 24 at 7:30am and conclude at 7:30pm. Doing both the virtual AND in person event is also an option! Registration is $40 for adults and $20 for children 18 and under. Day of registration for the in-person 5K and 10K will be $45. The Fun Run for children 12 and under is $10 and includes fun prizes!
Costumes for everyone are encouraged! There will be prizes for individual and group costumes!
Participate with a TEAM for added fun!
Virtual challenge options can be anything--swim, jump-rope, hike, ride your bike or your horse, walk, skip, roll--just get moving towards a goal! Need some fun ideas? Join with a team and each choose your own challenge--Have a walker, runner, squatter, roller, swimmer, hiker, cross-fitter! The possibilities are endless!
$1,100 in prizes for in-person winners!
Long sleeve T-shirts included for all participants -virtual and in-person!
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Thank you!!
For any questions or information please contact us at [email protected]
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