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Find a 5K in the Phoenixville Area

Get in shape and help benefit worthy causes around the area.

Spring has sprung and 5K season is in full swing. 

If you're looking for a run soon or need some time to get ready, here's a quick look at some of the offerings in and around Phoenixville. 

If your organization is hosting a run, leave a note in the comments and it will be added, and also don't forget to add it to the Phoenixville Patch events calendar at phoenixville.patch.com/events

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When: Sunday, March 25, registration at 7:30 a.m.

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Where: Phoenixville Area High School

Cost: $5-$25

Benefits: The race benefits Mom’s House of Greater Philadelphia, which helps provide free daycare to parents attending school full-time.

More Info: Find out more on the Mom’s House website

When: Saturday, April 21, registration at 7:30 a.m.

Where: Phoenixville Area High School

Cost: $10-$25

Benefits: Proceeds go to Phantoms Phitness Club, dedicated to helping children overcome obesity in local elementary schools.

More Info: See the website here.

Run by the River 5K

When: Saturday, May 19, registration at 8 a.m.

Where: Longford Park at the Port Providence Trailhead

Cost: $25 if postmarked by April 27; $30 after that date

Benefits: This annual event benefits Good Samaritan Shelter in Phoenixville.

More Info: See the Good Samaritan website.

Fourteenth Annual Kimberton Run

When: Saturday, Sept. 29, registration at 8 a.m.

Where: Kimberton Fire Company, 752 Pike Springs Road, Phoenixville

Cost: $6-$15

Benefits: Proceeds go to help fund projects by the Kimberton Lions Club. There will also be a food drive for Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) on site.

More Info: See the Kimberton Run website.

The Hemophilia 5K Run and Fitness Walk

When: Saturday, Oct. 6, registration at 7:30 a.m.

Where: Pfizer Campus, 500 Arcola Road, Collegeville

Cost: $10-$20 (prices to increase as the race gets closer)

Benefits: The race proceeds go to The Delaware Valley Chapter of The National Hemophilia Foundation.

More Info: Find out more on this website


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