12 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

THIS IS FOR DOWNINGTOWN MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ONLY.

Downingtown Middle School Winter Running Club

🗓️Tuesday, November 18th - Tuesday, March 5th

Middle School Runners!! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for a 15-week winter running program to enhance your running endurance and speed! Our winter club is designed for middle school runners looking to improve their:

• Running Technique

• Speed Development

• Strength and Conditioning

• Flexibility & Mobility

• Agility Work

• Nutrition for Runners

• Mental Performance

Athletes will meet after school before walking to the track together. All practices will be held outdoors, weather permitting (temperatures above 20°F), so be sure to dress in layers and come prepared! Athletes should have a newer pair of running specific shoes, hats, gloves, a water bottle and extra snack for after the run.

Let's get moving and make progress together this winter!

Practices will end promptly at 4:15 PM, and parents must pick up runners at that time, as coaches are unable to stay beyond this period.

*** PLEASE READ *** This program is ideal for runners who:

1. Can run for at least 25 minutes continuously

2. Can average a mile time of less than 11 minutes per mile on a 3 mile run.

Break up your winter training by testing your hard earned fitness at the 2025-2026 Chester County 5k Winter Series.

The 5k Winter Series features 5 weeks of racing and will is being held at the “PR” friendly Downingtown West High School course featuring MyLaps bibtag timing, Awards based on Age-Grading, fast accurate results, and more – all for a great low price.

RACE START: 9:00 AM

RACE #1: Saturday, December 20th

RACE #2: Sunday, January 11th

RACE #3:[DEL: Sunday, January 25th :DEL]

RACE #4: Sunday, February 15th - 5k & 10k

RACE #5: Sunday, March 8th

MULTI-EVENT PRICING

• REGISTER FOR 2 RACES -->> GET A 5% DISCOUNT ON THE 2ND RACE

• REGISTER FOR 3 RACES -->> GET A 10% DISCOUNT ON THE 3RD RACE

• REGISTER FOR 4 RACES -->> GET A 15% DISCOUNT ON THE 4TH RACE

• REGISTER FOR ALL 5 RACES IN THE SERIES AND SAVE $20!

RACE DAY REGISTRATION:

Race day registration and bib pick up will be available at the Downingtown West in the GYM LOBBY starting approximately one hour before the 5k race.

RACE COURSE:

The course will run around the grounds of the Downingtown West and Middle School campuses.

It is extremely fast and offers a great opportunity to run a winter PR.

AWARDS:

Top 10 Age Graded Results. Age grading is a way of putting all race participants on a level playing field, regardless of age or gender.

Race winners will receive a Gift Card provided by Bryn Mawr Running Company - West Chester.

SERIES WINNERS - Free Pair of Shoes from Bryn Mawr Running Company (West Chester)

*** You must complete at least 3 races in the series. Top Male and Top Female will win the shoes ***

TIMING AND RESULTS:

Results will be posted live by Chester County Racing Services. Disposable MyLaps Bibtag system will be used to ensure quick, accurate results.

RACE CHANGES:

If, and only if, the weather is horrible and predicted to get worse would we change or cancel the event. The status of the race may be checked on our website and our Facebook / Instagram page. No refunds.

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!

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The Manion WOD (Workout of the Day) is a powerful tribute to 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, designed to unite veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilians in honoring one of our nation’s heroes. Hosted by CrossFit boxes, ruck clubs, and gyms nationwide—or completed virtually anytime, anywhere—this workout challenges its participants to push harder, go further, and grow stronger in memory of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms.

We can’t wait for you to take part in the 2026 Manion WOD! Gear up to challenge yourself, honor our nation’s heroes, and receive your exclusive 2026 Manion WOD shirt—plus the chance to earn even more exclusive rewards.

Supporting vulnerable children and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.

100% of funds raised from race participants and donors support Hopewell United Methodist Church’s New Life Rockstars (a Christian program for young adults with disabilities) and our sister ministry, Ma’s for Wellington in South Africa.

Ma’s for Wellington serves preschool children and young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, providing meals, medical care, transportation, and a safe space to grow in self-worth and belonging.

Your impact:

• $10 nurtures one child for a full day of programming

• $20 provides a month of transportation for one young adult

• $50 provides medical care and four meals per week for a young adult

We believe every person is uniquely created, deeply valued, and gifted for a purpose!

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!

The Mid-Atlantic Multisport Open Water Swim Series is a collection of open water training swims and skills & safety clinics spread throughout the spring and summer months. The training swims are designed for experienced triathletes and open water swimmers while the skills & safety clinics are perfect for those new to open water swimming or anyone looking to become stronger and more efficient in an open water environment.

Mid-Atlantic Multisport has been providing open water swimming instruction and training opportunities for triathletes and open water enthusiasts since 2008. During this time, we have helped thousands of athletes overcome their anxieties related to open water and become faster, more confident swimmers.

The Mid-Atlantic Multisport Open Water Swim Series is a collection of open water training swims and skills & safety clinics spread throughout the spring and summer months. The training swims are designed for experienced triathletes and open water swimmers while the skills & safety clinics are perfect for those new to open water swimming or anyone looking to become stronger and more efficient in an open water environment. Season Passes entitle registrants to attend ALL of our 2024 training swims while Session Passes entitle registrants to attend ONE training swim session on a specific date. Additional details on Season Passes and skills & safety clinics can be found on the event web site.

Mid-Atlantic Multisport has been providing open water swimming instruction and training opportunities for triathletes and open water enthusiasts since 2008. During this time, we have helped thousands of athletes overcome their anxieties related to open water and become faster, more confident swimmers.

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