Fathers Day Races in Pennsylvania
Fathers Day races are a great opportunity to run with your children. If your children are too young to run a 5K, most races feature a kids fun run.
I often see kids who look to be 10 years old running 5Ks. Maybe this Father’s Day will be your opportunity to run with your kid or kids. Don’t be surprised if your teenager gives you some competition!
I encourage you to take your kids or your dad to one of these races. Run or walk, you’ll be doing a lot of good and having some quality family time.
Race To Beat POTS 5K and 1 Mile Walk
The Race to Beat POTS will take place in the scenic Anson B. Nixon Park in Kennett Square, PA. All proceeds from the event will benefit Dysautonomia International.
The 5K starts at 10:00 AM and the 1 Mile run starts at 10:02 AM.
The race course features a combination of paved, gravel, boardwalk, and trails that span throughout the park with no major hills. Only the 1 Mile is wheelchair accessible. Along the way you will get picturesque view including a lake and streams. One water station will be provided along the course and drinks will be provided before and after the race.
PMP Cancer Awareness Walk and Dad’s Day 5K
This event takes place at Ridley Creek State Park in Newton Square with registration beginning at 8:30 am. Dad’s Day 5K starts at 9:30 and PMP Cancer Walk at 9:45.
Registration is $25 for 18+ and $15 for under 18 years of age. On-line registration is open through June 19th. Prices increase by $5.00 on June 13th. This is the 4th year for Dad’s Day 5K and the 9th year for the PMP Cancer Walk.
Event T-shirts available to all who registration on-line by June 11th.
ERC Fathers Day Race
This Father’s Day 5K and 1/2 mile run/walk benefits The Liberty House for Male Veterans. Race time is 9:00 AM, 1/2 mile walk starts at 8:30 AM.
5K registration is $10 until June 17th, then $20. The 1/2 mile run/walk is non-timed and free.
The course starts and ends on the Lake Road at Beach #1. Strollers are welcome! Dogs and scooters are not allowed on the course. Service Dogs are allowed.
YMCA of Corry Half-Marathon and 5K
These races are on Saturday, June 17th.
The Half-Marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the 5K starts at 7:45 AM and Kids 1/2 mile race starts at 8:15 am at Corry City Park.
Through May 14th registration is $35 for the Half, $17 for the 5K and $8 for the Kids 1/2 Miler.
Proceeds benefit the YMCA of Corry.
If your runner is running their first 5k race, make sure they get a medal. Not all race provide a finisher’s medal, but you can make sure your first time runner get’s one with the My First 5K Medal.
Run well my friends, but run!
Andy