METAvivor 5k Virtual 5K Run/Walk

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 1/28/2023.  Race starts at 10am. 
Registration for the in person run is $20 through 1/21/2023.  Price increases to $25 after this date.  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 place overall Male and Female.  Awards will be based on In Person Run chip times.· Note: There will not be an awards ceremony.  Awards will be mailed to the each winner’s address.

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, Wawa coffee, and pretzels will be available at the end of the race.  This will be a no frills race.  No t-shirts, medals, or other amenities will be provided.

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]