Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?
Have the urge to run this July? Here are a few regional races coming up. If you know of others, please add them in the comments. Wednesday, July 4 Good Neighbor Day Run for Life, start time 8 a.m., walk, 5k, 10k and 15k, Kerr Park, Downingtown, $10-$25 City Running Tours - Liberty Bell 5K Running Tour (not a race), noon, Philadelphia, $25 2012 Firecracker 5K, start time 9:25 a.m., Broomall, $15-$25 Wednesday, July 11 Philadelphia Christmas In July 5K at McFadden's, start time 7 p.m., Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, $25-$40 Thurday, July 12 A Midsummer Night's Series, 5k, start time 7 p.m. (no race day registration), South Ardmore Park, Wynnewood, $20 Sunday, July 22 Karakung Kids Triathlon, start time 8:30 a.m., "a triathlon for kids …
Homecoming weekend was a special one for those who were close to Spring-Ford sophomore Conor McKenna, who lost his life to cancer in March.
The family and friends of the late sophomore Spring-Ford student Conor McKenna held the first formal event for The Conor McKenna Foundation on Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 22. According to Conor's father, Tim McKenna, 460 runners and walkers made it out for the Race for Hope - a 5K to raise funds for the Foundation, which is aimed at annually giving a senior Spring-Ford student who has battled adversity a scholarship, in light of Conor's fight with the rare cancer sarcoma. Conor passed away in March after being diagnosed in July 2009. "He played on Spring-Ford’s baseball team, he played on the American Legion team for Spring-Ford," Tim said. "He was very close to all his teammates. After all this happened, there was a big reaction at the all …
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10:10 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
Our family was blessed to be touched by Conor's life, his strength and courage; and thrilled to be a part of this event. more ›
Limerick Patch has your weekend covered. Check out some things to do in the area this weekend.
Patch has you covered on the weekends. We'll highlight some things you can do in the area this weekend, so stay tuned every Friday for your weekend essentials! 1. Friday-Saturday, all day – Montgomery County Cooperative Extension, Collegeville: Montgomery County 4-H Fair. The 4-H Fair is the culmination of the 4-H project year, giving members a chance to share their achievements with families, friends and the public. The fair will include demonstrations, contests, games, music, contests, food, sales and a pet show. Free admission, $5 per car parking fee. 2. Sunday – Spring Mountain, Schwenksville: Spring Mountain Warrior Race. Are you a warrior? This is not your average run in the mid! Spring Mountain Warrior race will crown (and award a …
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Kristen Weir
4:24 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Forgot to mention the Pottstown Patriotic Run: http://www.pottsmerc.com/article/20120701/NEWS01/120709974/-1/NEWS/pottstown-patriotic-run-set-before-parade more ›