SRG "Spring Ahead" Half Marathon

The Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series presented by Keystone Running Store and directed by The RUNegades

Race-Day Registration will be available at the park starting at 6 pm!

This incredible flat/fast training series comes with FREE ICE CREAM for ALL RUNNERS!

And FREE BEER for all runners over 21.

Join us the 4th Tuesday of every month between May and August.

Where: Pottstown's Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464. Schuylkill River Heritage Area parking lot at Riverfront Park.

When: May 27, June 24, July 22, and August 26

5K starts @ 7pm

Free Kids Fun Run starts @ 6:45 pm

Awards: The top overall M/F and top 3 M/F in each age category will win awards.

5K Divisions: 12&Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over

Amenities: All runners will receive an ice cream after the race. The Iron Gate Biergarten (down the street from Riverfront Park at 230 East High Street) will offer a FREE beer to all runners 21 and over.

Cost: $22.50 for individual races and $25.00 on race day.

Kids Mile Fun Run 10 and under always FREE!

Course Map HERE: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6597492073/

CAN'T RUN IN JULY BUT WANT TO REGISTER FOR OTHER RACES IN THE SERIES?

Click here for MAY 27 REGISTRATION

Click here for JUNE 24 REGISTRATION

Click here for AUGUST 26 REGISTRATION

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.

Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series

This incredible flat/fast training series comes with FREE ICE CREAM for ALL RUNNERS!

And FREE BEER for all runners over 21.

Join us the 4th Tuesday of every month between May and August.

Where: Pottstown's Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464. Schuylkill River Heritage Area parking lot at Riverfront Park.

When: May 23 June 27 July 25 and August 22

5K starts @ 7pm

Free Kids Fun Run starts @ 6:45 pm

Awards: Top overall M/F and the top 3 M/F in each age group will win awards!

5K Divisions: 12&Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over

Amenities: FREE Ice Cream sandwiches to all the runners after the race!

The Iron Gate Biergarten (three blocks from Riverfront Park at 230 East High Street) will offer a FREE beer to all runners 21 and over.

Cost: $22.50 for individual races and $25.00 on race day.

Kids Mile Fun Run 10 and under always FREE!

CAN'T RUN IN AUGUST BUT WANT TO REGISTER FOR OTHER RACES IN THE SERIES?

Click here for MAY 27 REGISTRATION

Click here for JUNE 24 REGISTRATION

Click here for JULY 22 REGISTRATION