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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.
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