Ringer Run 5K - 10th Annual !!!

Welcome to the Third Annual Great Marsh Mud Mosey which feature a 5Kish run throughout a very unique private property in Northern Chester County. The race proceeds will be donated to the Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search Dogs. The race and walk both start at 10:00 AM.

The Course

The course is relatively flat but will pass along through the marsh ponds on the property, alongside wooded boundaries past 100's of acres of farm land and then into the muddy portion of the property and then the last mile or so will be on a grassy surface to the finish line.

Click on the link for a flyover of the course. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WA0uY7Bwf9TiSIapL_ZNMe01hAS_5Nzf/view

The race/walk is limited to the first 120 runners.

Post Race Activities

We will be changing it up this year and we will be preparing pulled pork for sandwiches or platters raised right on the farm by our on site professional chef for those looking to grab a bite to eat before they head home and pizza made from the pizza ovens right near the barns as well as beer and spirits will be supplied by Stable 12 Brewing and Big Rack Spirits. We also have a DJ for some awesome tunes for the post race activities.

ChesCo Search Dogs will be performing demonstrations of their search dogs upon the completion of the race as well as we will have some Environmental Biologists that are willing to stay after the race and explain about the beautiful property and the very special animals and flora that you might have just passed on your race.

To learn more about ChesCo Search Dogs please check out our website https://www.chescosearch.org/

To learn more about The Great Marsh Institute, please check our website https://greatmarshinstitute.org/

The Mud

While we cant promise a repeat of last years mudfest as mother nature was very generous with lots of spring rain. If you would like to take a glimpse of one of the muddier sections, feel free to watch a camera we had set up on the course. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtttRnjwSHA

Pets

As this is a working farm (when races are not being held) and we will have the ChesCo Search Dogs on property, we ask that you do not bring your pets to the race.

Gear Check

This is a rain or shine event! Remember to dress for the event! Its called the Mud Mosey for a reason. Almost guaranteed to get Muddy!

Please check this space for updates in case of inclement weather conditions.

Refund Policy

Kindly note that all registration fees are non-refundable but check with your tax consultant, should be tax deductible.

Parking and Driving On-Site

Once you enter the property, follow all signs for parking. Also please drive carefully as this is a narrow and gravel road. Please keep your speed to under 25MPH to avoid damaging the road and your vehicle.

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as bringing their own supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

Makeup Date Information: 5/17/2026

Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

2nd & 3rd Grade

4th & 5th Grade

6th to 8th Grade

Challenger

Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

#GetUpandGo

Join us on May 3, 2026 for the Downingtown STEM Unite For HER 5K Run/Walk, a student-led fundraiser. It will be hosted at the Downingtown West High School Campus as we come together to support those affected by breast and ovarian cancers locally.

Why We Run/Walk

All proceeds will benefit Unite For HER, a non-profit that empowers patients by providing access to integrative therapies, services, education, and support - resources that aren't often covered by insurance, but make a meaningful difference in healing and quality of life.

Event Highlights

5K at Downingtown West High School Campus on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Awards will be given to top male and female finishers.

T-Shirt Deadline

Register by April 12, 2026 to guarantee a race day t-shirt!

Whether you're racing in honor of a loved one or just simply want to support a POWERFUL cause, we invite you to be a part of this meaningful event. TOGETHER, we can take steps toward healing, hope, and community strength.

Let’s go the distance — for HER!

Please arrive at the race location at 10 am for registration and announcements. The race will begin at 11 am.

Downingtown East students are organizing a 2.5-mile race as a graduation project to bring awareness to mental health. In the past few years, the Downingtown community has experienced many losses to mental illness. Many were Downingtown students or alumni. The first 30 people who sign up will receive a free t-shirt. The run will be 2.5 miles long. It will be outside on the pavement, grass, and through some wooded areas. Please dress appropriately. A mile walk will also take place on the track behind the school. When signing up please put next to your name if you are participating in the 2.5-mile run or the mile walk. If you are a student at Downingtown East or part of the DASD staff you get in free. Children under 11 are free as well. All proceeds go to Mental Health America Lancaster. Local businesses sponsor the run and we are very grateful for their support!

Thank you for all of your support!!