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Swarthmore Recreation Association’s New Year's Day Run

📅 January 1, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Swarthmore · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (January 1, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

3.1 mi

About

The Swarthmore Recreation Association’s New Year's Day Run is a family-friendly 5K (3.1 miles) in Swarthmore, starting at 10:30 a.m. on January 1, 2027. The course starts near the Swarthmore College Fieldhouse, loops through town and finishes on the college track.

The event includes a free kids' race, and on-site childcare is available for children aged 4 to 12 of registered runners. Registered participants receive a long-sleeve tech shirt and refreshments. Awards include gift cards for the top male and female finishers, medals for age-group winners and ribbons for every kids' race participant. A local tradition, the race welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities.

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