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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:
Can run for at least 25 minutes continuously
Can average a mile time of less than 11 minutes per mile on a 3 mile run.
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!
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
The New Holland Coffee truck will be at our event to kick off the festival!
Runners (and walkers!) of all ages welcome! Price increases June 30th!
Participants registering after July 5th will receive shirts based on availability.
The East Brandywine Food Truck Festival will happen at the East Brandywine Township Community Park the weekend of July 12th. We'll kick off the weekend with a 5k on Saturday, July 12th at 8am! Mark your calendars!
RAIN OR SHINE!
For all race details, please contact: [email protected]
Saturday July 12, 2025
7 a.m. - Check-In / Registration
8:15 a.m. - 5k begins
9:00 a.m. - Awards Presentation
Awards for top 3 male and female finishers.