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Run For Your Life: July 5Ks, Triathlons and Other Fun Races
Looking to stretch your legs in an organized run?
Have the urge to run this July? There don't seem to be any Malvern races—if there are, tell us in the comments—but here are a few nearby races coming up:
Wednesday, July 4
Good Neighbor Day Run for Life, start time 8 a.m., walk, 5k, 10k and 15k, Kerr Park, Downingtown, $10-$25
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City Running Tours - Liberty Bell 5K Running Tour (not a race), noon, Philadelphia, $25
2012 Firecracker 5K, start time 9:25 a.m., Broomall, $15-$25
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Wednesday, July 11
Philadelphia Christmas In July 5K at McFadden's, start time 7 p.m., Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, $25-$40
Sunday, July 15
Chase the Friar Kids Triathlon, ages 7-14, 125-yard swim, half-mile run and two-mile bike ride, start time 9 a.m., , $25
Thurday, July 12
A Midsummer Night's Series, 5k, start time 7 p.m. (no race day registration), South Ardmore Park, Wynnewood, $20
Sunday, July 22
Karakung Kids Triathlon, start time, 8:30 a.m., "a triathlon for kids ages 7 to 14 featuring a 50 to 100 meter pool swim, 1 to 1.7 miles on the bike, and a 1/2 mile run," Havertown, $28-$33
Monday, July 23
Fairway 5k and 10k Race, start time 9 a.m., Run or walk on golf course, Whitford Country Club, Exton, $5-$25
Hat tips to RunningintheUSA.com and RunTheDay.com for race information.
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