From the Organizer
All proceeds benefit the Methacton Backpack Program!
Location:
Heebner Park (Valley Forge Road Entrance) 1721 S Valley Forge Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426
Awards:
Overall and Age Groups: Top 1-3 overall, top 1-3 in each age group,
Kids fun run is not timed and everyone is a winner!
Entry:
$30 per participant and $20 for Fun Run (kids under 12). You must register by September 5th to order a t-shirt! T-shirts are $10.
Bib Pick up:
You can pick up your race bib early on Thursday, 10/1/2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tosco Pizza parking lot (2908 W Main St, Eagleville, PA 19403).
We will accept registration on race day, but please note that you will not receive a t-shirt.
Please note shirts that are not picked up on race day will not be held.
Amenities:
- T-shirts: Youth S, M, L, XL, Adult S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Refreshments and snacks will be available for all participants
- Water stations on the course
- Prizes for top finishers
Parking:
The parking lot at Heebner Park at Valley Forge Entrance. Overflow parking is available at the Heebner Road Entrance
Race Results:
The Bryn Mawr Racing Co. will professionally time the race (5K only); Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com
Important Course Information for 5k Runners: This is a trail course, and you'll encounter varied, unpaved terrain like dirt and gravel. Enjoy the beautiful park as you navigate the natural surfaces!
The Race is brought to you by the Methacton Education Foundation and Methacton Alumni & Friends!
The Methacton Education Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps provide supplemental funding for innovative educational programs and initiatives to enrich student learning. Methacton Alumni and Friends is the official alumni network. The goal of the Methacton Alumni &Friends is to provide a network for alumni, teachers, parents, supporters, and other friends of the Methacton School District.
Methacton Alumni and Friends works hand-in-hand with the Methacton Education Foundation to give the students educational opportunities above and beyond their expectations.
INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Visit our sponsorship page!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
71°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Graterford 1 E, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Collegeville, PA
City Elevation
332 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
107
Days to train
- Race
- Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Heebner Park, Collegeville, PA
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run?
- Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run is a running race held in Collegeville, Pennsylvania on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania at Heebner Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Race Back to School! Methacton 5K Walk or Run
Oct 3, 2026