5 events in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

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.

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!