AARC Phil's Tavern 5K
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AARC Phil's Tavern 5K, Ambler, Pennsylvania
The AARC Phil's Tavern 5K on Wednesday July 22, 2026 is a community road race organized by the Ambler Area Running Club. The event uses the traditional Phil's Tavern 5K course on Lewis Lane and Miles Drive, with the course starting and finishing near Shady Grove Elementary School in Ambler.
Distances:
- 5K
- 1 mile (approx.) kids fun run, untimed
The kids fun run is a non-competitive loop on the school grounds and participants receive a frozen treat. The 5K is chip timed; results and awards are based on chip time. Overall and age group awards include pies for top finishers, with prizes for Open and Masters places and the top three in ten-year age groups.
Registration is intentionally low to encourage participation: the 5K registration fee is $15 plus processing fee. Kids fun run registration is $4.65 plus $0.35 processing fee. Optional technical race shirts are available for $10 during registration.
Packet pick-up is available on race day from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at Shady Grove Elementary School and there is an early packet pick-up on Tuesday July 21, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Phils Tavern, 931 Butler Pike, Blue Bell. Water stops, chip timing, and post-race refreshments provided by The Phils Tavern are part of the event. Due to road closure limitations the event is designed for runners only; walkers, strollers, and pets are not permitted. The event runs rain or shine unless cancelled for safety. No refunds and no bib transfers. Optional donations support Wissahickon Valley Boys and Girls Club and Students Run Philly Style. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
