Midsummer Night 5K Series 5K - August
Thursday, 8 August 2024· 19:15· Wynnewood, PA, 19096, US
About this race
Bryn Mawr Running Company presents the 14th Annual Midsummer 5k Race Series. This year's event will agan be LIVE! There will also be a virtual option for those not quite comfortable attending a live event. Based on the Pennsylvania updated state protocols, we can now allow up to 350 participants per event! We'll also be hosting the kids races. Masking and social distancing will be optional before and after the 5K.
The 5k race will take place in the quiet and safe neighborhood surrounding South Ardmore Park, Wynnewood Pa on the second Thursday evening of each Summer month. The course will consist of 3 circuits on a slightly rolling course called the “Ardmore Loop.” Awards will be provided for in each race for overall runners and age groups winners by the Bryn Mawr Running/Racing Company and Brooks. There will also be scoring for those who complete all three races. Runners will accumulate points in overall male/female categories along with their age group categories. Awards for the 3 combined races will be provided by one of our sponsors.
The event will be again be chip timed using the MYLAPS Run BibTag System by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co. Brooks Podium Technical Midsummer Series T-shirts will be distributed at the JULY race or during race packet pickup the night before.
After each race there will be an after party at Hykels Bar and Grill. Bring in your race bib for one complimentary beverage on us!
Please bring the whole family! A very popular kids race in South Ardmore Park will precede the 5K!
Race proceeds will benefit Children’s and Shriner's Hospitals of Philadelphia, Lower Merion Parks and Recreation and the Bryn Mawr Running Club will also be beneficiaries. Since 2010, we have raised over $65,000 for these charities!!
Please be aware that summer evening races are at the mercy of pop up thunderstorms. We will run rain or shine, if lightning, we'll hold off until it clears. If it's an ongoing storm, we'll postpone. There are NO REFUNDS.
Packet Pickup
TBD. The Summer Series will email out specifics before each race.
What to expect
Written from race dataThe Midsummer Night 5K Series 5K in August, taking place on August 8, 2024, in Wynnewood, PA (19096, US), is part of a recurring summer running event. While specific historical details about this exact race series are not provided, 5K events often serve as accessible opportunities for runners of all levels to participate. Participants can anticipate a standard 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) course designed for both competitive racing and casual enjoyment, with timing and typical race day amenities likely provided. Runners should expect a late afternoon or early evening race, given the "Midsummer Night" theme, potentially offering cooler temperatures than peak daytime heat. The terrain is typically paved, often taking place on local roads or within parks, making for a generally flat and fast course. The notable feature of this event is its inclusion within a series, suggesting it's one of several races held throughout the summer, providing consistent opportunities for local runners to engage in friendly competition and enjoy the running community atmosphere.
The course
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Weather on the day
Thu, 8 Aug 2024Rain, Partially cloudy
22.4°C
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