Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run
About this race
All proceeds benefit the Methacton Backpack Program!
Location:
Heebner Park (Valley Forge Road Entrance) 1721 S Valley Forge Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
Awards:
Overall and Age Groups: Top 1-3 overall, top 1-3 in each age group,
Kids fun run is not timed and everyone is a winner!
Entry:
$30 per participant and $20 for Fun Run (kids under 12). You must register by September 5th to order a t-shirt! T-shirts are $10.
Bib Pick up:
You can pick up your race bib early on Thursday, 10/1/2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tosco Pizza parking lot (2908 W Main St, Eagleville, PA 19403).
We will accept registration on race day, but please note that you will not receive a t-shirt.
Please note shirts that are not picked up on race day will not be held.
Amenities:
- T-shirts: Youth S, M, L, XL, Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Refreshments and snacks will be available for all participants
- Water stations on the course
- Prizes for top finishers
Parking:
The parking lot at Heebner Park at Valley Forge Entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Heebner Road Entrance
Race Results:
The Bryn Mawr Racing Co. will professionally time the race (5K only); Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
- 5k Course
- Fun Run Course 1.5K (A little less than 1 mile)
Important Course Information for 5k Runners: This is a trail course, and you'll encounter varied, unpaved terrain like dirt and gravel. Enjoy the beautiful park as you navigate the natural surfaces!
The Race is brought to you by the Methacton Education Foundation and Methacton Alumni & Friends!
The Methacton Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps provide supplemental funding for innovative educational programs and initiatives to enrich student learning. Methacton Alumni and Friends is the official alumni network. The goal of the Methacton Alumni &Friends is to provide a network for alumni, teachers, parents, supporters, and other friends of the Methacton School District.
Methacton Alumni and Friends works hand-in-hand with the Methacton Education Foundation to give the students educational opportunities above and beyond their expectations.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Visit our sponsorship page!
Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.5K featuring a flat and fast course in Collegeville.
Pick your distance
Running
5K Run Run or Walk (all ages)
Kids Fun Run/Walk (untimed and 12 and under)
Not timed and must be age 12 and under
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Collegeville.
About Collegeville
Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run takes place in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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