A26th Annual Narberth CF Run & Walk

The 5-mile Narberth Run will be held in-person this year!

Though our traditional date has always been in April, we are excited to announce that after a long wait we are able to hold the 2021 the Narberth Run LIVE in Narberth, PA on Saturday, June 19, 2021 and virtually on Saturday, June 12 through Saturday, June 19, 2021. For your safety, space will be limited, so be sure to stay tuned and register early. Please check back soon for registration link. We can’t wait to see you!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are following county, state, and CDC guidelines and working closely Narberth Borough officials, RunTheDay Timing, and others to create a run experience that is as SAFE as possible for every participant and volunteer.

The health and safety of our participants, volunteers, and staff is our top priority. We will be implementing safety measures that may include, but are not be limited to: mask wearing before and after the run, social distancing, rolling or staggered start, and reduced pre- and post-race festivities. The number of participants will be limited this year so please check back soon as registration will be open on a first-come, first-served basis. 

While we will not hold the in-person 2 mile walk or kids run, we will offer the option for participants to take part in any event (run, walk, or kids run) virtually. We will continue to provide updates throughout our planning process. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

We look forward to seeing you this June!

With care,

Take A Breather Foundation

(Note: Updated 4/16/2021)

The 2021 Narberth CF Run

A 5-Mile Run winding through the quaint streets of Narberth, PA. This marks our 26th year running for wishes for individuals battling cystic fibrosis. This USATF Certified course and is one of the area’s more challenging 5 mile runs and is a great training run for the Broad Street Run.

• 5-Mile Competitive Course, USATF Certified
• Electronic chip timing
• Custom Designed T-Shirts. Register Early!
• Medals awarded to the Top 3 Male & Female Overall Finishers.
• Medals awarded to the top Male & Female in each age group.

This year we do not plan to hold the 2-Mile walk in-person, but plan to hold it again next year!

REGISTRATION:

• ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY THIS YEAR
• OPENING SOON
• Please check our Facebook page for updates and announcements.
• In-person run will be held rain or shine. No Refunds. 
• Registration Includes:
  • Our Classic Race T-Shirt
  • Bib (emailed)
  • Link to Race Ceremony on Saturday Morning

WANT TO TAKE YOUR SUPPORT A STEP FURTHER?

FUNDRAISE
We kindly are asking each runner & walker to help us in our mission to give those battling cystic fibrosis, or “CF.” By raising  support, you can help  us  our mission provides the opportunity to take a breather from their disease in the form of a wish respite.
• $125 supports a day in Disney for a CF patient.
• $200 supports grocery relief for a family during the pandemic.
• $250 supports a Chromebook helping students with school this fall.
• Host your own Fundraiser
• Create a fundraising team and create a challenge together!

How to Fundraise:
• Create your fundraising page here which can be shared by email and on social media. or you can create a Facebook fundraiser.
• TEAM CAPTAINS MUST EMAIL [email protected] TO SET UP YOUR TEAM
• Create a Challenge! Here are a few fundraising ideas:
• Ask friends and family to sponsor every mile. Start with $25 for each of your five miles, and build from there! Maybe every mile you train for a smaller amount- the possibilities are endless! Example: ask mom to sponsor mile 1 $25, Aunt Chris to sponsor mile 2, Uncle Bill mile 3, etc.
• Create your own challenge!

Quickly Donate or Create Your Online Fundraiser HERE 

VOLUNTEER 

Bring your friends together for a fun morning complete with FREE volunteer T-shirts and more! Great for high schoolers, college teams, and others looking for volunteer engagement and a FUN team-building experience! We can provide documentation for volunteer hours.

We’ll need help with: Day-Of Course Marshals and Pre-Registration Packet Pick-Up.

To volunteer, please visit our VOLUNTEER Page or email [email protected]. 

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. Thank you!

A LONG-RUNNING TRADITION

Beginning as a centennial celebration for Narberth Borough in 1995, the Narberth 5 Mile Run has flourished to become one of the best small town five milers in the country. 26 years ago, the McCloskey and Nardi families, both from Narberth and both having sons living with cystic fibrosis (CF) continued hosting the event. Proceeds from the first Narberth CF Run supported a wish for a local child battling cystic fibrosis (CF), who received his care at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He and his family took a breather from CF and enjoyed a magical trip to Disney World.

The run grew and in 2012, developed into the Take A Breather Foundation. Led by Executive Director, Matt McCloskey, who has CF and had a double-lung transplant in 2015, and many friends- new and old- and family, the Narberth Run and Take A Breather Foundation have provided over 250 wishes, or “breathers” for children and adults battling cystic fibrosis since the first run 25 years ago.

Watch our Virtual Race Kick-off Ceremony from Sept. 26th  –https://youtu.be/klNQRuy3dVU