St. Dot's Treasure Run: Ruby Run (5K), Sapphire Stroll (1 Mile), and Gold Rush (100 Yard Dash)
About this race
Join us for the Treasure Run: A new spin on a St. Dot’s tradition!
The Treasure Run will kick off Dot's Delco Week--a weeklong series of events to celebrate St. Dot's, the "Jewel of Delaware County!" Proceeds from the Treasure Run will help to ensure that St. Dot's School can continue to offer a strong academic program at an affordable tuition.
Join us on October 11 for our family-friendly events:
Ruby Run 5K: Run or walk through the scenic neighborhoods of Drexel Hill!
Sapphire Stroll 1-Mile Family Fun Walk: Enjoy a morning ramble with family and friends!
Gold Rush 100 Yard Dash: A short and speedy race for our littlest treasure-seekers (ages 6 and under)!
Schedule:
Friday, October 10
- 7-9pm: Packet pick-up (St. Dot’s gym)
Saturday, October 11
- 7:30-9:00am: Packet pick-up (St. Dot’s gym)
- 9:10am: Gold Rush 100 Yard Dash (St. Dot's parking lot)
- 9:30am: Ruby Run and Sapphire Stroll (start and end on Burmont Road in front of St. Dot's School)
- 10:30am: Awards ceremony
Virtual Option: If only your heart will be in Drexel Hill this fall, you can support our community by registering to participate virtually in the Ruby Run or Sapphire Stroll.
T-shirts: Participants who register by end of day September 22 will receive a Dot's Delco Week t-shirt (please note that if a child is participating in the 100 Yard Dash and 5K or 1-Mile Run/Walk, they will receive only one t-shirt). Additional t-shirts can be purchased through the race registration. A limited number of t-shirts may be available for purchase on race day. T-shirts will be provided at packet pickup on Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11.
Location:
St. Dorothy School, 1225 Burmont Rd., Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Awards:
- Top 3 male and female finishers overall
- Top three male and female finishers in each age group (14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60 & over)
- Top male and female alumni finishers
Entry Fees:
Ruby Run 5K (in person):
- Price before race date: $25 + sign up fee
- Day of race: $30 + sign up fee
- Virtual option: $25 + sign up fee
Sapphire Stroll 1-Mile Walk:
- Price before race date: $15 + sign up fee
- Family rate: $50/family of 4 (Select "Family Rate" under Multi-Person Pricing)
- Day of race: $20 + sign up fee
- Virtual option: $15 + sign up fee
Gold Rush 100-Yard Dash:
- Price before race date: $10 + sign up fee
- Day of race: $10 + sign up fee
5K Course Description: The course begins and ends in front of St. Dorothy school on Burmont Rd. Participants will wind through Drexel Hill’s beautiful neighborhoods. See course map for more details. (Map forthcoming.)
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Questions:
Contact: Race Directors
Cassy Pressimone Beckowski, cbeckowski@gmail.com
Julia Stell, stellfamily8@gmail.com
Pick your distance
Running
Ruby Run 5K (Run/Walk)
Gold Rush (100 Yard Dash)
For our youngest runners! All participants will receive a prize!
VIRTUAL Ruby Run (5K)
VIRTUAL Sapphire Stroll (1 Mile)
Walking
Sapphire Stroll (1-Mile Walk)
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Drexel Hill.
About Drexel Hill
St. Dot's Treasure Run: Ruby Run (5K), Sapphire Stroll (1 Mile), and Gold Rush (100 Yard Dash) takes place in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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