— race spotlight —
2nd Annual Delco 10 Miler!
The second annual Delco 10 Miler is coming up on October 4th and we could not be more excited! The race kicks off at 8 a.m. from Rose Tree Park and the course winds through Delaware County, ultimately ending at Subaru Park in Chester!
From the race website:
“10 mile Race Package
All bibs include entry to post-race celebration where you will get:
- One (1) FREE Delco 10 Miler T-shirt (tech short sleeve shirt; unisex or women’s fit)
- One (1) FREE Beer (Ages 21+ only. Non-alcoholic beverage available in lieu of beer.)
- One (1) FREE burger, hot dog, or cheesesteak; and
- 2026 Delco 10 Miler Race Medal at Finish Line
Additional small courtesy snacks will also be available for runners at the finish line.
Additional food and beverages will also be available for purchase at the finish line race village.”
BIBS ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
Packet Pickup at TRP!
Packet pickup will be held at The Running Place 9/24 to 10/3.
Hours:
Thursday, September 24, 11 to 8
Friday, September 25, 10 to 6
Saturday, September 26, 10 to 6
Sunday, September 27, 11 to 3
Monday, September 28, 10 to 6
Tuesday, September 29, 11 to 8
Wednesday, September 30, 10 to 6
Thursday, October 1, 11 to 8
Friday, October 2, 10 to 6
Saturday, October 3, 10 to 4
The Firecracker 5k Is Happening
The annual Firecracker 5k was not able to take place on July 4th as usual due to EMS guidance BUT the race will go off! Join us on Halloween Morning for a spooky version of the area tradition. The race will take place in Ridley Creek State Park with costumes and all! LINK HERE: a
— UPCOMING EVENTS —
(click on race to sign up)
RUN-A-MUCK WITH WILLISTOWN CONSERVATION TRUST
Saturday, October 3rd
Newtown Square, PA
31st HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP DAY
Saturday, October 3rd
Haverford, PA
DELCO 10 MILER
Sunday, October 4th
Delaware County
BARK IN THE PARK 5K & FALL FEST
Saturday, October 24th
Rose Tree Park
BROOMALL ROTARY FIRECRACKER 5k
Saturday, October 31st
Ridley Creek Park
TRP STAFF COSTUME CONTEST
Saturday, October 31st
*Come vote! Winner gets to pick a local charity for a $100 donation from TRP*
The Running Place
DEWEY DECIMAL DASH 5K
Saturday, November 7th
Havertown, PA
The Circle At Sundown is Back!
Our annual neighborhood block party is back for another year! Come on out to St. Alban’s Circle on Sunday, September 27th, from 3 to 7 p.m. for some good food, good music, and good company! The event is free and kid-friendly so bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun!
TRP Staff Costume Contest!
On Saturday, October 31s (aka Halloween Day!) the TRP staff will be dressing up for charity. Stop in anytime that day to vote for your favorite costume and the shop will make a $100 donation to the winning staff member’s local charity of choice. Are some of the staff maybe learning of this contest along with you as they read this newsletter? Maybe! That only adds to the fun, though, right?!
Bonus points if you come into the shop wearing your own costume!
