Looking for a local run this May?
The Dragonfly 5K Run/Walk will be held at Malvern Prep on May 19. The event benefits Dragonfly Forest’s year-round camp program for children with autism and medical needs, and the race will be run on Malvern Prep's cross-country trail.
There are also number of races happening across the region, including 5Ks for dogs, races for moms and daughters, and a half-marathon for the "odd" among us.
Find out what's happening in Malvernwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Saturday, May 5
Philly Challenge; adventure run through the city; 1 p.m. start time; Philadelphia; $30-50
Find out what's happening in Malvernwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Saturday, May 12
Dog Jog 5K; 5K and 1 mile run/walk; 9 a.m. start time; Exton (Downingtown East High School); $18-20
Broad Street ReRun; 5-mile run; 9 a.m. start time; Lansdale; $25
Stateline Loop 9K/5K Trail Run; 9 a.m. start time; Kennett Square, $25; benefits the Land Conservancy of Southern Chester County
Sunday, May 13
5K for Mother's Day; women-only 5K; 2 p.m. start time; West Chester; $25-35
Saturday, May 19
Dragonfly Run; 5K; 9 a.m. start time; Malvern; $25-30; benefits children with autism
Kennett Run, 10K, 5K, power lifting competition, 9 a.m. start time for 10K; Kennett Square, $25-30
Nick Smiles 5K; 9 a.m. start time; West Chester; $25-30; benefits Bishop Shanahan's fine arts program
Sunday, May 20
Dirty German Endurance Fest; 25K, 50K, 50-mile races; 8 a.m. start time, Philadelphia, $55-80
Saturday, May 26
ODDyssey Half Marathon; 7 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $65-75
Hat tips to RunningintheUSA.com and RunTheDay.com for race information.