Local 5Ks, Trail Runs, Triathlons, in May

Interested in running a race this June? Two annual Malvern races are coming up in the first week of June: Jeremy's Jedi 5K and the "Run for Freedom" 5K at the Malvern Memorial Day Parade.

Looking for a trail run, half-marathon, triathlon or mud run? There are Philadelphia-area options for all four in June.

Here are a few of the local races coming up:

Friday, June 1

Jeremy's Jedi 5K;  5K race; 6:30 p.m. start time, Malvern, $25-30

Saturday, June 2

Husky Hustle; 5K; 9 a.m. start time, Chadds Ford, $15-25

Wissahickon Trail Classic; 5K or 10K trail run; 9 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $25-35

Sunday, June 3

"Run for Freedom" 5K; 8:45 a.m. start time; Malvern; $20

Saturday, June 9

Muck Ruckus MS Run; trail/obstacle course run; various start times (see website); Newtown Square; $60-75

Sunday, June 10

Muck Ruckus MS Run; trail/obstacle course run; various start times (see website); Newtown Square; $60-75

Hoods in the Woods; 5K trail run; 12 p.m.; Downingtown; $40

Friday June 15

Media 5 Mile Race; 7 p.m. start time; Media; $35-40

Saturday June 16

1/2 Sauer and 1/2 Kraut Run; half-marathon; 7:30 a.m. start time; Philadelphia

Saturday, June 23

Philly Triathalon; 7:30 a.m. start time; Philadelphia; $140-300

Sunday, June 24

Philly Triathlon; 6:30 a.m. start time (depends on which race you run, see website); Philadelphia; $140-300

Saturday, June 30

Pledge for Their Potential; 5K run; 9 a.m.; Downingtown; $20-25

Hat tips to RunningintheUSA.com and RunTheDay.com for race information.