Run Time: Local 5Ks and Other Races In May

Looking for a local run this May?

May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month so the "Mom’s of Young Children" group of are participating in a 5K walk at Ridley Creek State Park to benefit brain tumor research on May 12.

Look for purple shirts as "Team Serenity" runs with hope for Serenity Fowler, a four-year-old member of the community who was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

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.

Saturday, May 5

Philly Challenge; adventure run through the city; 1 p.m. start time; Philadelphia; $30-50

Saturday, May 12

"Hero's of Hope" Ridely Creek Run in Memory of Sean Curry 5K; benefits brain tumor research. Starts at 9 a.m. with registration at 7:30 a.m. at Ridley Creek State Park; $35 to run or $25 to walk

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.