The Ambler Area Running Club proudly presents the Phil's Tavern 5K on Wednesday evening, July 22 at 7PM. 

We're back to our historic course at Shady Grove Elementary School.

Featuring historic pricing, as well!  Early race registration is just $15.  Optional tech shirts available for $10.

Race registration is open now on RunTheDay.


Race proceeds and additional donations support local charities selected by AARC members as well as scholarships for local high schools. Please consider a donation to our 2026 Race Beneficiaries: The Wissahickon Valley Boys and Girls Club, and Student Run Philly Style

Thank you to all who support AARC, our race sponsors and our annual beneficiaries.



Amenities

Wheel measured 5K course  
Chip timing for the most accurate results 
Water stops
Indoor restrooms 
FREE race photographs
DJ providing prerace and postrace entertainment
Postrace refreshments provided by The Phils Tavern.


Awards 

Fresh baked pies for the following...
Overall 
Open Male and Female 1st, 2nd and 3rd 

Masters 1st, 2nd and 3rd Male and Female

Non-Binary 1st, 2nd and 3rd 

Top 3 in each age group, in ten year increments  



OUR SPONSORS

We thank our sponsors who regularly support AARC, our races and our race beneficiaries. Proceeds from our two annual races allow us to make generous donations to non-profit organizations in the community and to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at local high schools.

If you would like to be a 2026 Phils 5K race sponsor please email sponsors@aarclub.com











Address 

Shady Grove Elementary School
351 Skippack Pike
Ambler, PA 19002

Contacts

Ken Surowitz, 
Race Director

Email: summerrace@aarclub.com

Phone: 908-285-9935

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