About the Charity Cooperative Philadelphia Suburbs 5k
The course runs a loop through Norristown Farm Park, starting and finishing near the pavilions. It is a scenic route through open farmland, and the park setting keeps it away from road traffic. The terrain is gentle, with enough open sky around you that it feels more like a country run than a suburban one.
Packet pickup and race-morning registration are both at the pavilions, so there is no separate trip the day before. Parking is at the main pavilion lot, with an overflow lot nearby. After the race, there is a bagel brunch with spreads, danish, fruit, yogurt, and make-your-own mimosas, along with a DJ and an awards ceremony.
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