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
Hello 2026! Expect:
*Fun Updated Course
*eBike Categories
*Categories 1 (three laps) , 2 (two laps) , 3 (one lap)
*Categories 4 is a shortened, less technical lap.
*Category 5 is a one miler for kids under age 8.
*Great Vendors, along with delicious Food and Beverage Trucks.
First thing first, the PXV XC TT is about making memories while having fun, raising money for great non-profit bike-centric programs, and literally bringing the bike community together!
Please Note:
Registration & Plate Pick up will be inside Yeager's Market.
$10.00 Price Increase for Day-Of Registration
You do not need a USA Cycling license to participate in this race.
While this race is NOT a MASS race, we are leaning into the rules and guidelines that so many of us are familiar with: Please read before Registering
Racing Age – for all racers including Juniors – Racing Age is determined by your age on December 31st of the current year. To explain – for classes like Under 19, the racer CANNOT turn 19 in the current race year. Same for Under 15, the racer CANNOT turn 15 in the current year. Parents – please take note of this when registering your juniors for races.
Race is rain or shine. Refunds are ONLY available to those who purchase the optional refund insurance when registering.
Cancellation if:
Adverse weather - means any adverse weather that involved conditions that posed a serious threat to the safety of those individuals attending or setting up the insured event or made it physically impossible to use the venue due to physical damage of the venue or complete inaccessibility to the venue.
Natural Catastrophe – means earthquake, tsunami, flood, volcanic eruption, hurricane, tornado, forest fire and/or any other extraordinary meteorological event causing widespread damage.
Terrorism –
NO INSURANCE = NO REFUND if we have to postpone or cancel the event.
In the event of postponement, an announcement will appear on the More Kids on Bikes website and social media channels by 6:00pm, Saturday August 21st by 6:00.
Proceeds of this race event will go towards supporting programs:
The Phoenixville Bike Park Annual Improvements Campaign.
The Camphill Transition School at Beaver Farm Bike Coalition
FosterLove Partner Program: Geting new bikes in the hands of local foster-care youth.
Supporting Local and Emerging Trail Initiatives
Local NICA Youth MTB Programs
*Please note, this is NOT a NICA race.
REGISTRATION / RACE INFO & SCHEDULE
Day of Registration is available +$10.00 Cash or Check, Venmo.
Check-In opens 1 - 1 1/2 hours prior to class start time.
PRE-RIDES are available to registered racers only. The race course is on a working farm which is private property, and will be open select nights during the week leading up to the race, as well as Saturday morning/afternoon. **You will receive email notification with the pre-ride schedule.
August 2nd race Day
Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. - and closes at 8:30 a.m. for Cat 1
CAT 1 (3 Laps) › Check-in Opens: 8:00am / Race Start: 9:00am
Sport / CAT 2 (2 Laps) › Check-in Opens: 10:00am / Race Start: 11:30am
Beginner / CAT 3 (1 Lap) › Check-in Opens: 11:30am / Race Start: 1:00pm
Junior Novice/ CAT 4 (1 Shortened Lap)› Check-in Opens: 11:30am / Race Start: 1:30pm
FUNd Lap Check-in Opens: 11:30am / Race Start: 1:40 pm
Kids Mini Races (for wee ones) a small grass loop separate from the race course. Small prizes for our small racers!
Starts at 9:30 a.m.
~Starts with 5 and 4 year olds under, two mini- Laps
~Followed by the 3 & 2 year olds, one lap.
The Adventure Skills Course will be open throughout the day for those that regsiter.
*Parental/Guardian supervision is required.
Helmets are ALWAYS required. In all things there are risks. Please consider the ability of your biker before granting permission.
Please register your kiddos for both the Kids Race and Adventure Course (sign the waiver)
COURSE MAP
Category 1, 2 , 3 lap will be approximately 4.5 miles. Exact course and elevation gain available in July.
The course winds through and over the rolling hills of the Yeager's Tree Farm property.
The course contains grass single track, clay flow trail, double track, a bit of gravel road, tight twisty-turny tree-tangle single track through shady groves, rock gardens, log-overs, unique features, flattish sprints across farm fields and other unique features before crossing the finish line.
Category 4 is a shorter, less-technical, with less climbing, but with all the fun: approximately 3.5 miles.
The FUNd Lap- is a non competitive fun ride/walk, the same lap as Category 4.
NEW: *Category 5 is a One Mile-ish lap- No road crossing: pavement start, gravel, grass, tree twisty, with hills and dirt single track under the trees with small rollovers.
PRERIDES will be available before the race on select days only. *Yeager's Farm is family owned and private property. Please plan to come out on scheduled pre-ride days. (Pre-ride schedules are emailed to the registrants the weekend before)
Course Strava and GPS will be available at the end of July.: Check out this Compilation Ride from Lets Play Bikes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=DnFHRXFK38U&themeRefresh=1
Pre-Rides are open to registered racers/participants on select days the week before the race.
Please note: There are two Street Crossings: The Road will be closed on day of event, but not during pre-rides.
You must stop at each road crossing, and cross with caution.
email [email protected] for questions.
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.