5K Season 2012: March Runs

Know of an upcoming run or other athletic event in the Malvern area? Add it to the calendar!

Thursday marks the beginning of March, which means spring will soon arrive and organized runs are back in season.

This month, 's CYO will hold its annual at Malvern Prep. That event also features a 400-meter relay and other activities.

If you're planning to participate in the professionally timed , which enters its 12th year April 7, consider entering some of the nearby runs below for training. (Just make sure to register in advance, so you don't end up like this guy.)

Organized March runs in and around Malvern

Saturday, March 3, 2012  

• 9:30 a.m. start — Athlete's Closet Winter Series race #4, 5-mile run, West Chester; $15-$20

Saturday, March 10, 2012

• 10:30 a.m. start — Shamrock Shuffle 5K run, Sacred Heart School, Havertown; $25-35

Saturday, March 17, 2012

• 9 a.m. start — Doc Magrogan's St. Pat's 5k run and 2k Walk, West Chester; $20-$25
• 9:30 a.m. start — Run for Luck 4-mile run, Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster; $20-$25
• 10 a.m. start — The Winter Pickle Run Race No. 3, 3-mile road run, 4.4-mile road/trail run, 3M fun run, Ridley Creek State Park, Media; $5-$12

Sunday, March 18, 2012

• 1:30 p.m. start — St. Patty's Day Dash 5k, ; $12

Sunday, March 25, 2012

• 9 a.m. start — Miles for Moms 5k, Phoenixville Area High School; $20-$25
• 2 p.m. start — Billy Mock 5k, Ridley Creek State Park, Media; $20-$25

March 31, 2012

• Tyler Arboretum 10K Trail Run — CLOSED, registration limit reached.