Lisa’s Army is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing comfort to courageous individuals currently undergoing cancer treatments.  After being diagnosed at age 20, amidst her own battle with ovarian cancer, Lisa Loonstyn-Golden launched a crusade in the name of fighters everywhere.  She believed that no one should fight alone, so, with the help of her family and friends, Lisa’s Army was formed.  It is an organization dedicated to comforting men, women, and children with cancer.

The goal of Lisa’s Army is to make a difference in the world just like Lisa was able to accomplish in her short time with us. Now, we continue to fight in her name, and invite you to join our army!  In Lisa’s memory, Lisa’s Army holds the Lisa’s Army 5K Run & Walk every October to raise funds for our signature Comfort Care Packages.  The race brings together families and friends to enjoy the Fall weather in Philadelphia’s beautiful parks.  We have a children’s arts and crafts tent, fundraising competitions, fantastic music, and a photo booth.  This year’s race will take place at Memorial Hall/Please Touch Museum on October 12, 2019.  

The beautiful course starts in front of the Please Touch Museum and winds through Fairmount Park’s Horticultural Center, past the Japanese Tea House, and ends in front of the Please Touch Museum.  Along the route you will see the beautiful colors of ribbons, representing ALL cancers.

The race begins at 8:00 AM.  This is a rain or shine event.  Online race registration will close on October 9, 2019.  You can register on race day beginning at 7:00 AM. 

Cost: Adult – $35; 17 & U – $20.

For over 40 years, the Greater Valley YMCA, Suburban North Branch, has been serving the Catasauqua community.  The goal of the Debbie Linton Memorial 5k event is to remember and capture the energy of Debbie and others who fought a brave battle against breast cancer.  The challenging stretches of hills will showcase the beautiful borough of Catasauqua.  As a tribute to Debbie, the 5K will encompass Alumni Field in Catasauqua.

Schedule – Check-in:  7:00 am; Chip Timed 5K Run: 8:30; Walk: 8:35; Kid’s Color Run 9:30; Awards to follow Kids Color Run in YMCA Gym.  After Race Celebration Picnic: 11 am, free to all runners and walkers or $5.00 for non-race participant.

Medals to top overall Male and Female runners and  top 3 in each age category: 8-14;15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+.

Cost: 5k run and 1 mile walk – $25 until 10/1, $30 afterwards; Kids Fun Run – Free.

The Race for Refugees brings awareness and much needed funding for the support of Syrian refugees through the work of World Vision. Directed by Paoli Presbyterian Church, in Paoli, Pennsylvania, the event includes a 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Kiddie K, and Family Fun Day with food and activities for the whole family.  Runners can expect a well-organized race, a beautiful course, a free high-quality race shirt and free Chik-fil-a for every participant!

Schedule:  Registration – 8:30am; 5k run/walk – 10:00am; Kiddie K Fun Run – 11:00am; Awards Ceremony – 11:00am; Family Fun Day – Starts at 11:00am.  See website for parking information.

Cost: 5k run/walk – $30; 1 mile walk – $20; Kiddie K Fun Run – $10.

Race Purpose: Race to benefit NORWESCAP Food Bank.  Location: Deer Path Park, 120 W Woodschurch Rd, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Awards: Top three men and women 5K finishers and the first three in the following age groups: 12 & under; 13-16; 17-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; & 70 and up. Top three men and women finishers in the 3K walk.

CHECK IN / RACE DAY REGISTRATION: 8:00 a.m.  Start 5K Run/3K Walk: 9:30 a.m.

Amenities: Scenic 3.1 mile cross country course. t-shirt, refreshments, prizes.

Questions: Contact: Helene Meissner or Shannon Williams at (908) 454-4322.

Entry: $25.

Welcome to the LILYAULAIT 5K & 1-MILE WALK – “WINNING THE CASE AGAINST ANIMAL CRUELTY”.  Lace up your running or walking shoes to help defend the defenseless!  Support “The Animal Legal Defense Fund” (aldf.org), a national non-profit organization dedicated to “pushing the boundaries of the law” toward the protection of animals from abuse and cruelty. 

Proceeds benefit The ANIMAL LEGAL DEFENSE FUND.  RUNNER

AWARDS: Top 3 Overall M/F, Top 3 M/F in each age group. 

AMENITIES: Scenic course, refreshments, water stations and prizes. 

QUESTIONS: Contact Race Director SHARON KOZDEN at 484-535-1979. 

ENTRY FEE(S): $25  (including day-of registration from 7:00 to 8:00 a.m.

The Borough of Bridgeport is very excited to announce that we will be hosting our 3rd Annual Bridgeport 5K.  The Bridgeport 5K will have two beneficiaries this year – the Montgomery County Hero Fund and the ALS Association. Once again, we will welcome runners throughout the region to “test their skills on our hills” and join us in supporting two wonderful charities.

Registration/Starting Line will be located at the Bridgeport riverfront property behind Frosty Falls, 98 DeKalb Street in Bridgeport.  Awards for top 3 male/female.

Awards for best male/female costume in both the adult’s and kid’s races.

Amenities:  Come join us for our 3rd annual 5K that will take participants through the bustling town of Bridgeport! Bring your friends and family along, and help support our charities, while enjoying a live DJ and refreshments from local vendors!  Water station, race t-shirts, and gift bags. Course time limit is 1 hour.

Packet Pickup: Saturday, September 21, from 11am-2pm at Conshohocken Brewery (2nd Floor), 3 Dekalb Street, Bridgeport, 19405.

Cost: 5k – $25 until 8/22, $30 until 9/21, $35 race day.  Kids Fun Run – $10.