West Chester Mile

Elevate your cross country fitness at the Chester County XC Camp! Join us during the first week of August to train with the best runners and coaches in the local area. Athletes can expect to explore scenic locations, fine-tune their skills, and prepare for a breakthrough season. Don't miss out - register now to secure your spot and take your running to the next level!

With a focus on preparing you for the upcoming season, this camp offers a unique opportunity to improve overall fitness while learning more about the sport. Throughout the week, we will explore a variety of scenic locations, providing an inspiring backdrop for our training sessions. By training alongside some of the best runners in Chester County, you'll have the chance to learn from their expertise and improve your performance this fall.

Our experienced coaches are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential. They will provide personalized guidance, tailoring the training program to your individual needs and abilities. From technique and strategy to mental fortitude and race preparation, our coaches will cover all aspects of cross country running.

The camp is designed for athletes of all skill levels, whether you're a seasoned competitor or new to the sport. By participating in challenging workouts, informative discussions, and engaging activities, you'll gain valuable insights and skills to help you make the jump this fall. To ensure a consistent experience, the camp is open to participants in 3rd grade and above who can comfortably run at least a mile without stopping.

XC Camp Schedule / Locations: Please note location changes.

Monday (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM): Downingtown West High School at the Track

Tuesday (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM):Henderson HS Track (Please park in the student lot)

Wednesday (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Kerr Park in Park, Downingtown

Thursday (7:00 AM - 7:45 AM): Varsity Level Athletes Only - Shake Out Run on your own or with a small group.

Thursday (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Henderson for the WC Mile in the evening.

Friday (7:00 AM - 9:30 AM): Henderson High School at the track.

Saturday (7:30 AM - 8:45 AM): Optional Varsity Level Athlete Run - (East Branch Brandywine Trail Parking Lot)

** Entry into the West Chester Mile is included in the camp fee. **

Past Camp Speakers:

• Vince Touey, Widener University

• Teagan Schein Becker, Of the Brooks Beasts 2024 US Olympic Trials Qualifier 800/1500

• Josh Hoey od Adidas-4th place at the 2024 US Olympic Trials.

• Matt Centrowitz, 2016 Olympic Gold Medalist

• Leo Manzano, 2012 Olympic Silver Medalist

• Ajee Wilson, 2022 World indoor champion

• Professional Athletes: Kyle Merber, Johnny Gregorek, Eric Holt, Ben Allen, Luciano Fiore

• Gary Martin, 3:57 High School Miler

• Francis "Gags" Gagliano, Georgetown University / Professional Coach

• Tom Donnelly, Haverford College

• Colin Leak, West Chester University

• Vince Touey, Widener University

• Pat Castagno, Tatnall

• Bill Coren, Strath Haven

• Jeff Apple, The Move Clinic

• Many other local and national caliber coaches and athletes.

9th Annual 5K Trail Run and One-Mile Move-As-You-Please for Thorncroft!

Save the Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026

Time: 6:00 p.m. Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. Day-of registration welcome!

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Thorncroft Equestrian Center will host our 5K Trail Run and One-Mile Move-As-You-Please for the Farm at Thorncroft, located at 190 Line Road in Malvern, PA.

We invite you back to our beautiful 70-acre property to experience a community health and wellness celebration perfect for the beginner to experienced mover.

After-party includes live music, food trucks (food available for purchase by credit card), Beer Garden, (complimentary for participants 21+) and Pony Meet and Greets in our barn. We welcome you to experience the beauty of the Farm and everything it has to offer to our community. So lace up, stay active, and get ready for another fun neighborhood party!

A celebration of our community and the joy of movement, proceeds from this event will raise funds for the Farm and the care of our horses.

The 5K Trail Run for Thorncroft is a rain or shine event. Leashed dogs welcome!

Photography Policy

Attendance at Thorncroft Equestrian Center programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for print and electronic media use. Please notify Thorncroft Equestrian Center if you would prefer that your photo not be used.

Community Volunteers in Medicine welcomes community members, patients, volunteers, and all who want to honor Dr. Mary Wirshup to the 5k Run/Walk/Family Fun Day. For those who wish to honor Dr. Mary, creative costumes are encouraged but not required! Prizes will be awarded to runners in several categories including best costume and best team costume.

Proceeds from this event will support the work that Dr. Mary Wirshup championed at CVIM: providing free, comprehensive health care to low-income, working members of our community. This event honors Dr. Mary’s legacy as a friend to every patient and volunteer, a passionate advocate for healthcare access for all, and an extraordinarily skilled, compassionate physician.

All event costs will be covered by a friend.

CVIM provides free, high quality healthcare to uninsured working people with low incomes to help them live healthy, productive lives and to assure health equity in the Chester County Region.

If you have chronic medical conditions, please check with your physician before participating