Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The 10th Annual Ringer Run to benefit suicide prevention and mental health awareness is ON for Thursday June 11, 2025 @ 7:00 pm.
If you've run with us before, you know what a fun, family friendly
event we try to make it, and you also know it’s a challenging course, which is why we invite you to The Stables across the street for some “carb recovery…” on us.
If you've never run with us, here's how we try to make it fun: lots of giveaways and random prizes, a water station, discount for High School / Collegiate Track and XC runners, finisher medals, a soft shirt, a (mostly closed paved path) course with a covered bridge, wetlands, a church, a tunnel, the local police watching your back, race village with sponsors and raffles and face painting and … a cool after party with a free drink, and most of all a meaningful cause.
As 100% of our proceeds are donated, we have already donated over $100,000 to local mental health awareness and suicide prevention programs such as A Haven as well as the Joseph J. Ringhoffer Memorial Fund, which was created in memory of a local fallen friend, and supports the Penn State Student Affairs Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS).
If you want to sponsor us, or know a company who wants to sponsor for some great exposure and to support our cause, please click the "sponsors and partners" link on the registration page, or email us at [email protected].
Virtual run option available: Support the cause whenever, wherever (your favorite trail, road, strand, woods, or around your yard 150 times). We’ll mail you all the cool race swag as a thank you.
All registration is done online - no onsite registration - so sign up today. Sign up a friend. Sign up your family. Sign up someone else's family!
As always, thank you for your support and participation (in person or virtually.) Hope to see you at the race!
3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Virtual
Sun, Jun 14, 2026
13.1 km from BirdsboroRun Trail
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
The Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run
This incredible flat/fast training series comes with FREE ICE CREAM for ALL RUNNERS!
And FREE BEER at the race afterparty at Iron Gate Bier
Garten 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 28, June 25, July 23, and August 27
5K starts @ 7pm
Free Kids Fun Run starts @ 6:45 pm
5K Awards: Medals to the top overall M/F and the top 3 M/F in each age division.
5K Divisions: 12&Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & over
Amenities: FREE Ice Cream to all the runners after the race!
A FREE beer coupon at the Iron Gate Biergarten, right around the corner from the race, to all runners 21 and over.
Cost: $22.50 now, $25.00 on race day.
Kids Mile Fun Run 10 and under always FREE!
CAN'T RUN IN JUNE BUT WANT TO REGISTER FOR FUTURE RACES IN THE SERIES?
Click here for JULY 22 REGISTRATION
Click here for AUGUST 26 REGISTRATION
1 Miles 5k Fun Run Kids Run
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM
12.4 km from Birdsboro10k Run Trail
Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The classic 4th of July race through the streets of Pottstown is BACK for its 39th installment!
Join us in Pottstown for the most patriotic 5K of the year! Deck yourself out in RED, WHITE, and BLUE
and burn off that afternoon barbeque before you eat it! Stick around afterwards to enjoy Pottstown's 4th of July Parade on the very streets you run!
Date: Friday July 4th
Time: 8:00 AM
Course: You'll start at the corner of Beech and Grant Streets (high end of the Ricketts center at the basketball court), run down Keim Street to High Street, and through the streets of Pottstown back to the Ricketts Center.
Cost: $27.50 until 1/31; $30 until 4/30; $32.50 until 7/1; $35 after 7/1 and on race day!
A portion of the registration fees and 100% of all donations will benefit the Pottstown Parks and Rec Department! Don't miss out on this tradition!
Race Swag: Quality race-themed T-shirt (unisex sizes) guaranteed if you register by 6/20 at midnight and will remain available while quantities last.
Bib Pickup: Bib pickup opens at 7 am on race day right near the starting line at the Ricketts Center!
Awards: Awards for 1st Male & Female Overall; Top 2 M & F in 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, 80 and Over!
5k Run
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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
5k Fun Run Kids Run
Sun, Aug 02, 2026
13.1 km from BirdsboroRun Trail
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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.
1 Miles 5k Run Walk
Tue, Aug 25, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series
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 23 June 27 July 25 and August 22
5K starts @ 7pm
Free Kids Fun Run starts @ 6:45 pm
Awards: Top overall M/F and the top 3 M/F in each age group 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: FREE Ice Cream sandwiches to all the runners after the race!
The Iron Gate Biergarten (three blocks 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!
CAN'T RUN IN AUGUST 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 JULY 22 REGISTRATION
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Thanks for running with Mainly Marathons!
Take a look at our website for additional details about this series and our other series of races.
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If you're interested in some Mainly Merch, check out our online store HERE. We'll offer some items (hats, stickers, magnets, mugs, etc.) in-person at the races, the Mainly Merch store best option for a variety of fun designs and quality merchandise to showcase your loonacy!
If you have any questions, email [email protected]
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