Downingtown, Pennsylvania · Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Trail Blazer Run is a running and trail running event held on Thursday, June 4, 2026. It is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.
The New Holland Coffee truck will be at our event to kick off the festival!
Runners (and walkers!) of all ages welcome! Price increases June 30th!
Participants registering after July 5th will receive shirts based on availability.
The East Brandywine Food Truck Festival will happen at the East Brandywine Township Community Park the weekend of July 12th. We'll kick off the weekend with a 5k on Saturday, July 12th at 8am! Mark your calendars!
RAIN OR SHINE!
For all race details, please contact: [email protected]
Saturday July 12, 2025
7 a.m. - Check-In / Registration
8:15 a.m. - 5k begins
9:00 a.m. - Awards Presentation
Awards for top 3 male and female finishers.
Photos from Denise Trigo.
Photos from Ryan Comstock.
BREAKING NEWS!! We now have a $5000 PA State Record Bonus for the winner if they break Yared Nuguse's PA State Record of 3:51.06 set at this year's Penn Relays!!! The women’s PA State Record time to beat for the $5000 bonus is Mary Slaney’s 4:23.49 from the East Coast Meet of Champions on June 30,1979. Let’s go⚡️⚡️⚡️
Live Results and Heat Sheets
The West Chester Mile is back. Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 13th, as we gather at Henderson High School's renowned lightning-fast track for a day of thrilling races.
To ensure a fair and exciting competition, participants will be divided into heats based on their running abilities. It's crucial to seed yourself correctly to guarantee you're paired with fellow runners of similar skill levels. But the excitement doesn't end with your own race! After your run, make sure to stay and witness some of the fastest races in action. Cheering on these impressive athletes is sure to inspire and electrify the atmosphere.
And what better way to cap off the incredible day than joining us for a vibrant post-race party at the Hotel Warner. Mingle with fellow runners, share your race stories, and celebrate the accomplishments of the day in style. The post race party begins at 8:45pm and will Include free pizza and great drink specials.
Don't miss out on this fantastic event that brings together runners of all levels, from enthusiastic beginners to seasoned pros. The West Chester Mile promises to be an unforgettable experience, so lace up your shoes, embrace the competitive spirit, and let's make this year's event one for the books! See you at the starting line!
** New Give Away ** Registered athletes will get a voucher towards the Cre8tee Customizable T-Shirt Tent on race day, with a variety of shirt options available onsite.
**WC Mile Rate for the Hotel Warner. Go to that link if you want to spend the night.
*If you're planning on spending some time in the area, here is a great "Know before you go" link provided by the Greater Brandywine Valley.
ELITE RACES:
We are offering a prize money pool of more than $6000. Prize money will be exclusively given to male runners who break the 4-minute mark and female runners who break the 4-minute 40-second mark. If you are interested in participating in the elite races, please get in touch with Kevin Kelly via email at [email protected].
This just in-Citizen's Race heat winners will get a Gift Card to Sedona in West Chester.
MEET SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION:
With approximately 10 heats planned, we've arranged the schedule to save the fastest and most thrilling races for the grand finale.
History speaks volumes about the caliber of this meet, boasting an impressive record of 24 sub 4:00 miles achieved over the years. The stage is set for yet another year of exceptional performances, and we're thrilled to witness some lightning-fast races once again.
We are planning an elite 800 meters this year.
This meet is USATF and World Athletics Sanctioned.
Spectator tickets can be purchased online for $6. On race day, spectator ticket prices will be $10.
Race Schedule: Please note that the schedule may change when all entries are in. Please check back here on raceday.
6:05 Heat 1 The Wednesday Knights Mile
6:15 Heat 2 The Zajac Group Mile
6:23 Heat 3 The Sedona Tap House Mile
6:31 Heat 4 The Tuesday Morning Crew Mile
6:41 The Bryn Mawr Running Company Elite Men's 800m
6:46 Heat 5 The Mid-Atlantic USATF Mile
6:55 Heat 6 Chester County Tourism Council Mile
7:05 Wood Appraisers Elementary 400
7:10 Heat 7 The Hotel Warner Mile
7:17 Heat 8 The Tolsdorf Oil Lube MIle
7:24 Heat 9-The Chester County Racing Services Mile
7:30 Heat 10-West Chester Running Company Mile
7:39 Brandywine Heating and Air Conditioning Mile Elite Men's Mile
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
Staged out of Marsh Creek State Park, this race is located just west of Philadelphia, PA and minutes from the Turnpike. The time trial swim takes place in 500 acre Marsh Creek Lake and features a single loop, rectangular shaped swim course. The bike course is a beautiful, well paved, single loop 20k course that takes athletes through a mix of technical sections and long straightaways alongside trout streams and forests. The 5k run course is entirely within the park and has beautiful lake views and a good uphill at mile 1. There is a ton to see and do outside of the race with kayak rentals, great restaurants and rural, back country roads. Click HERE to learn more and plan your trip.
Still not sure about registering? Watch this race video HERE, then register below.
For further race details go to https://kineticmultisports.com/races/marshcreeksprint
In 2012, Original Propaganda Athletic Club opened its doors in Philadelphia with a simple conviction: every runner belongs. Founded to unite athletes across the entire spectrum, from beginners finding their footing to experienced marathoners chasing splits, OPAC built a culture where effort is respected regardless of pace or distance. Saturday mornings anchor the crew's rhythm, rotating through Philadelphia's parks and trails with pace groups that genuinely accommodate walkers through long-distance runners. The weekly tradition has become a proving ground for personal growth, skill development, and authentic connection. What drives OPAC's identity is the belief that running improvement and community support aren't competing values, they're inseparable. Over more than a decade, the crew has shaped how Philadelphia's athletic landscape values diversity and dedication, proving that a running community's strength lies in how it lifts up every single member.