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Downingtown Good Neighbor Day benefits the Fire and rescue squads within the Downingtown Area School District. Good Neighbor Day is an all-day event that starts with the Run for Life 5K, 10K, 15K or 5K Freedom Walk. Approximately 2,000 athletes participate each year. Throughout the day you can enjoy fabulous food, visit 80-100 craft exhibitors or simply enjoy one of the many activities scheduled for the day. The day is capped off with a Fireworks Grand Finale that starts at dusk.

Proceeds benefit the following emergency providers: Alert Fire Company - Minquas Fire and EMS - Uwchlan Ambulance - East Brandywine Fire Company - Lionville Fire Company - Glenmoore Fire Company - West Bradford Fire Company

RUN FOR LIFE 5K, 10K, 15K

$100 to top male and female runners

GND T-shirts for all registered runners.

Commemorative 250th Medal for ALL runners!

Medals for 1st three male and female finishers in each category

Runner's Bibs and GND T-shirt Pick-up at the Gazebo in Kerr Park - July 3rd from 10 AM till 7 PM, July 4th from 6:00 AM till 7:50 AM

Race starts at 8:00 AM

AGE GROUPS

7 & Under, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

5K FREEDOM WALK

GND T-shirts for registered walkers.

This is a FUN walk! Families are encouraged and strollers are just fine!

Walk starts at 8:00 AM behind the runners.

KIDS K FUN RUN

Medals awarded to all finishers

T-shirts for all entrants

Race starts at 10:00 AM

Entry Fee is Non-refundable

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.

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.