Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Phoenixville, PA

The purpose of this 5K is to raise vital funds and awareness for Miko’s Place, a nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence through counseling, advocacy, safe housing, and education. This event unites the community in promoting safety, healing, and hope for those rebuilding their lives after abuse.

Location:

Wilson Farm Park, Tot Lot Pavilion, 500 Lee Rd., Wayne, PA 19087

Awards:

Violet Courage Award - most creative violet-colored outfit

Top runners in each age group

Entry:

Early-bird registration before 5/15/2026 - $35

Regular registration 5/15/2026 - 6/28/2026 - $40

Walkers (age 11+) - $20

Walkers (under age 11) - free

Walkers (family of 4) - $50

Amenities:

Scenic course, runners and walkers are welcome to participate!

Violet Courage Award - wear your most creative violet-colored outfit to show your support for survivors of domestic violence and win a special award! Open to runners and walkers!

T-shirts guaranteed for all runners; size availability not guaranteed after 6/14/2026

T-shirts available for purchase on-site

Refreshments

Water stations

DJ

Finish line fun - goodies on-site to help our spectators cheer on our runners and walkers as they cross the finish line!

Race Results:

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

Questions:

Contact: Stephanie Corsetti – (302)379-1161; [email protected]

Mission Statement: Empowering survivors of domestic violence, including a focus on minorities & underrepresented communities to break the cycle and rebuild their lives by providing counseling, advocacy, refuge, and education when it is needed the most.

The BEST Phoenixville running event (with the BEST finisher's medals) during the BEST local holiday in all of America, is BACK for 2026!

On Sunday July 12th, Steve McQueen and YOU star in the horror movie of the century! Uh...last century!

Every year, Phoenixville, PA celebrates Blobfest in honor of 1958's The BLOB. And every year, we throw a running party to help celebrate and support the historic Colonial Theatre that stars in the film! Join us as we start and finish right in front of the Colonial Theatre for our 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Kids Fun Run!

Course Decoration Contest!

Not a runner? Get a group of friends together to participate in our course decoration contest and you could win gift cards to our local Phoenixville restaurants. Here's how it works: Your group will be given an area on the 5K course to decorate in some Blob (or other monster/alien) theme. The only rule is that you don't obstruct or startle our runners. After the race, runners will vote for the best scenes and the winners will receive gift cards!

Location: The race starts in front of the Historic Colonial Theatre on Bridge Street! 227 Bridge St. The street will be closed to cars.

Parking: Free off-site parking will be available at Phoenixville Middle School (1000 Purple Pride Parkway). A free shuttle bus will run from 6:00 am to 11:00 am. 5K and 10K runners are encouraged to park at the middle school. Half marathon runners should park at the middle school only if they have picked up their bibs the day before (since the half marathon starts at 7 am). GPS LINK TO LOT

Paid Parking Near the Start/Finish: See the parking map at the bottom of our registration page HERE. Every year it seems like there is less and less parking in Phoenixville (and now most spaces cost $$ on Sundays), so we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE CARPOOLING (or walking to the start if you live close by). There are four municipal lots near the starting area. One is accessible by the driveway between the Municipal building and the Foodery (325 Bridge Street). The other is on the corner of Taylor Alley and South Main Street. There is also parking at the Borough Hall lot (351 Bridge Street) and the Smithworks parking lot (30 N. Main St.). When you park at Smithworks, it's a very short walk over the bridge by the Foundry to get up to Bridge Street.

Finisher's Medal: Every finisher in the 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon will receive an incredible Blob-themed finisher's medal!

Flexible Options: If you register for the half marathon but the day comes and it is very hot (or for any reason), you can drop down to the 10K or 5K. Just tell our timer at the starting line.

Starting Times: Half marathon: 7 am / 10K: 8 am / 5K: 8:10 am / Kids' Run 8:15 am

Bib Pickup: There are 2 options for packet pickup this year.

SATURDAY 7/11 11am to 5 pm @ the RUNegades table at the Blobfest Street Fair on Bridge Street in Phoenixville.

RACE DAY 7/12 starting @ 6 am.

Pacers: 2026 pace times for the half and 10K will be available as we get closer to the race!

Water stops: We will have lots of water and hydrate at the race, but out of an abundance of caution, half and 10K runners are encouraged to bring their own water.

Half: miles 1, 3.1, 4.7, 6.55, 7.3, 9.2, 11.1, & 11.8

10K: miles 1, 3.1, 4.7

5K: mile 1.8

COURSE CUT-OFF: Due to the July heat, the half marathon cut-off time will be a strict 3:30. Walkers are encouraged to participate in the 5K or 10K.

Steel City Offer: Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery at 203 Bridge Street in Phoenixville is offering 10% off all purchases for runners who show their bibs after the race!

All participants in the kids fun-run receive a finisher's ribbon and prize.

5K, 10K, and 1/2 marathon awards: The top 3 M/F overall and the top 3 M/F in each of the following age groups will be recognized: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

But that's not all!! We'll have special rewards for best dressed, best course decorations, and most Blobbiest team!

A portion of your registration fees and 100% of all donations will go to The Historic Colonial Theatre, the site of The Blob's most famous scene!

INDESCRIBABLE! INDESTRUCTIBLE! NOTHING CAN STOP IT! (is that old poster about the Blob...or YOU?)

PACKET PICKUP: There are 2 options for packet pickup this year.

SATURDAY 7/11 11am to 5 pm @ the RUNegades table at the Blobfest Street Fair on Bridge Street in Phoenixville.

RACE DAY 7/12 starting @ 6 am near the start/finish area in front of the Colonial Theatre!

The 5th Annual Summer Sendoff 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk returns on Saturday, August 15, 2026. This all-age, family friendly event in beautiful Chester Springs is held at Pickering Valley Elementary School and Eagle Crossroads Park - where the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will begin and end. The 5K "Byers Loop" Course has been conquered by young runners and local elites!

Proud to announce 2L Race Services RETURNS as the Premier Timing Company of the 2026 Summer Sendoff 5K Race!

Watch our NEW flyover video to see the 5K course route and elevation map!

Every registered participant can expect a 2026 Summer Sendoff T-SHIRT, CASH PRIZES for Top 3 Overall Male/Female finishers, MEDALS for the Top 3 finishers in EACH age group (9 & under to 70+), amazing RAFFLE BASKETS, BIB NUMBER PRIZES and a 1 Mile Walk that has GAMES along the way!

MUSIC, WATER STATION & TENT at the start/finish area to ensure our particiapnts are pumped up and hydrated!

DATE | Saturday, August 15, 2026 * RAIN or SHINE EVENT *

TIME | 4:30 PM Race Day Registration Opens, 6:00 PM Event Kick-Off & 1 Mile & 7:00 PM 5K Run

LOCATION | Pickering Valley Elementary School 121 Byers Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

REGISTRATION | $20 SUPER EARLY until March 31st & $30 Early Registration begins April 1st

The Summer Sendoff strives to strengthen community ties while raising funds and awareness for a local non-profit organization. BEST BUDDIES is the official Summer Sendoff non-profit recipient. BEST BUDDIES is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

A portion of EVERY registration will be donated to BEST BUDDIES as we run and walk to raise money and awareness about the power of INCLUSIVITY. Since 2024 the Summer Sendoff has proudly donated over $4,500 to BEST BUDDIES thanks to our registered walkers and runners!

The Summer Sendoff was originally created as a Graduation Service Project in 2022 by Downingtown East and STEM Academy Cross Country and Track and Field Athletes. Today, the Summer Sendoff continues as a community tradition each August.

A Five Mile Trail Jaunt!

Join us for a hilly, trail romp around the beautiful hills and dales of one of PA’s oldest Summer Camps!

Course: The five mile course ranges from dirt trails, gravel roads, and a few short paved sections over rolling terrain above the beautiful French Creek in scenic Chester County. All proceeds benefit the summer camping programs and scholarship funds. The walk is a noncompetitive two mile loop on grass trails and gravel roads.

Where: 712 Pughtown Road, Spring City, PA 19475

When: Saturday October 4th 2025 at 9AM.

Registration: Cost: $35 until Sept 15, $40 after and Day of Registration 8-8:45

Amenities: Back by popular demand: Pancake Breakfast! Coupons to All Kinds of Fast – Phoenixville and North Wales Running Co. Sweet T-Shirt to all pre-registered runners!

Awards: M & F 1st 2nd and 3rd Plus Top 3 M&F age group awards to 11 and under12-19and under 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-70,70+

Race is RAIN OR SHINE. Any cancellations or postponement will be posted on our social media and via email. This is a charity fund raiser, NO REFUNDS.