The participating races are:
Eagle National Bank 5K Run/Walk: Sept. 29, at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, 501 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill.
Since 1991, this race has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the Delaware County Regional Cancer Center. For more information or to register, visit www.races2run.com or call 1-800-360-2426, ext. 1227.
Greater Springfield Business Association Heroes 5K Run/Walk: Oct. 14 at the Springfield Township Building, 50 Powell Rd.
This race benefits the Hero Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships to the children of police, firefighters and emergency medical personnel who have died in the line of duty. For more information or to register, visit www.lin-mark.com or call 610-565-9950 or 610-544-5588.
Reindeer Romp: Dec. 9 at Oakmont Elementary School, Darby and Eagle Roads, Havertown.
This race is sponsored by Nolan Painting and benefits the American Cancer Society. For more information and to register, visit www.reindeerromp.org.
Elwyn Maximum 5K Run: April 26 (2008) at the Elwyn campus, 111 Elwyn Rd., Elwyn, Pa. (just outside of Media).
This race benefits Elwyn’s health and fitness programs for clients and staff. For more information or to register visit www.runtheday.com or call (610) 891-2656.
8th Running of the Monk: June 6 (2008) at Knights of Columbus, 18 Baltimore Pike, Springfield.
Known as one of the area’s most challenging 5K runs, this race benefits the HealthplexÒ Sports Club’s asthma day camp. For more information or to register, visit www.runthemonk.com or call 610-328-3979.