
Thrill on the Hill is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Bryn Mawr, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
The THRILL ON THE HILL
Location: The Thrill on the Hill starts and finishes on the Hill Top Prep campus: 737 S. Ithan Ave in Rosemont, PA. (Please plan to arrive before 8:45 as Hill Top’s driveway will be closed to traffic during the event)
Start Time:
7:30-8:45am- Race Day Registration and Check-In Raffle Baskets, Food and Drink. Online registration will remain open. Please register online race morning and show up to pick up your bib #.
9:00 am- 5K Race and 1M Fun Run Start!
10am- Awards Ceremony and Raffle Drawings
Awards: Overall Male and Female Top 3 Males and Females in each age group… 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50 and over.
Pre-Registration: (By 9/16 to guarantee a race t-shirt!) Register on-line at www.hilltopprep.org and follow the “Register for Thrill on the Hill” link, or go to www.runsignup.com/thrill. Click on Race Calendar. Pre-registration: $25 , After 9/16: $30
Thrill on the Hill Course: As the name suggests, the Thrill on the Hill course takes participants from Hill Top’s campus, through the rolling hills of the surrounding neighborhood streets before returning to campus and the finish line. It is a moderately challenging but supremely rewarding course! Run to win or enjoy a good walk or jog with family and friends. More Information? Contact David Van Dyke @ dvandyke@hilltopprep.org
Events
Weather
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
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norristown, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Thrill on the Hill
Oct 3, 2026