NOVAfit! 5K
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NOVAfit! 5K

Villanova, Pennsylvania
Entry from
$25
Days to go
12

At a glance

Date
Oct 18, 2026
Location
Villanova, Pennsylvania
Distances
5K, 1 mi
Registration
Registration open until Oct 18, 2026, via runsignup.com
Official site
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Last checked
Oct 5, 2026

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About this race

Race Purpose:  

The purpose of the NOVAfit! 5k is to bring Villanova faculty, staff, students, and the community together for a great cause, the Sunshine Fund in Memory of Rev. John P. Stack, OSA. Your registration fee will directly support the Sunshine Fund in memory of Rev. John P. Stack, OSA, which provides Villanova students funding for co-curricular learning experiences that strengthen their sense of belonging and connection within our community." 

Location:        

800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085

Awards:                

Overall male and female (Overall winners do not qualify for age groups).   Age groups: under 17; 18-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+

Entry:                    

Price before race date (a few days out) $25; after that date/day of race, $35

Amenities: long sleeve T-shirts (s, m, l, xl), refreshments, water station

Each finisher will receive a custom Villanova 5K Finisher Medal

Race Results:        

Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions:            

Contact: Patrick Valentine – patrick.valentine@villanova.edu

Key dates

Registration opens

Jul 16, 2026

Tier 1 ends

Oct 17, 2026

11d

Registration closes

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Race day

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Tier 2 ends

Oct 18, 2026

12d

Pricing

1 Mile Walk

Tier 1, then $45 from Oct 18, 2026

$25

5K

Tier 1, then $35 from Oct 18, 2026

$25

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