6 running, walking, cycling, and other events in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
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Kennett Square
6 events in Kennett Square-
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 at 3:30 PMSee full details
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: 6/07/2026
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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Sat, May 09, 2026 at 10:00 AMSee full details
For over 30 years, the LINK (Leaders Involved in Networking Kids) program has been the heartbeat of student leadership at Unionville High School. Now, we invite you to lace up your sneakers and join us on May 9th 2026 to celebrate three decades of connection and to help us pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Our Mission: Empowering the Future
Founded in 1995, LINK is a premier peer-leadership organization dedicated to breaking down social barriers and fostering a culture of respect, tolerance, and empathy. Through our student-led retreats, LINK provides students with the "links" they need to form a massive support system of peers and faculty.
The impact of LINK goes far beyond a single weekend; it shapes the very atmosphere of our schools, teaching students the benefits of conflict resolution, intentional decision-making, and service-oriented leadership.
Who Should Participate?
Whether you are a "LINKer" alum, a current student, a proud parent, or a community member who believes in the power of youth leadership, this event is for you!
The 5K Run: A timed, professional course perfect for serious runners and weekend joggers alike.
The 1-Mile Fun Walk: A family-friendly stroll through the heart of our community.
Post-Race Celebration: Stick around for refreshments, music, and the chance to meet the student leaders who make LINK possible.
LINK has provided hundreds of students with the confidence to lead. By participating in this race, you aren't just supporting a club; you are investing in a more respectful, supportive, and empowered community.
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Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
The Kennett Run Charities has reached its 36th year of giving back to the community which has always been center stage. Take part in supporting our great community and register for one of our exciting events.
Event Race Choices:
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5K Presented by ChristianaCare
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10K
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5K PoweRun – PoweRunners either perform bench presses or pull-ups prior to running in the 5K. Each lift completed reduces running times by 30 seconds
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10K PoweRun – PoweRunners either perform bench presses or pull-ups prior to running in the 10K. Each lift completed reduces running times by 1 minute
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1 Mile Walk/Run
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Kids Pond Run
Race Course Information:
All courses start and end within Anson Nixon Park, making it very easy to watch these key parts of the races.
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The 5K and 10K courses are of moderate difficulty featuring both hills and flat terrain. The finish is an easy downhill glide. About 70% of the 5K and 10K course is on the main streets of Kennett Square, the remaining 30% on Anson Nixon Park trails and roads and the road accessing the park.
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The 1-mile course is flat for the first half, then a couple of moderate hills.
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The Kids Pond Run is a flat course around the ponds within Anson Nixon Park.
Race Day Schedule:
6 AM: Anson Nixon Park opens
6:30 AM: Race Registration and packet pickup begin; runners may pick up their shirts and bibs
7:30 AM: Roads through Kennett Square close (State St from N Walnut St to Mill Rd., and N Walnut St from State St to Anson Nixon Park entrance)
7 AM: PoweRunners start their exercise
8:15 AM: PoweRunners complete their exercise
8:20 AM: Last bus pickup from the high school and borough hall before races start.
8:30 AM: Registration closes; N., Walnut Street closes out to Route 1 Bypass bridge.
8:45 AM: Runner packet pickup ends.
8:45 AM: Bands start to play along the State St part of the course (Library second floor deck, intersection of State and Union St., in parking lot in front of El Ranchero)
9:00 AM: 10K race starts; (est. slowest end time is 10:10 AM); beverage and food are available for runners
9:10 AM: 5K race starts (est. slowest end time is 10:10 AM)
9:15 AM: 1 mile walk/run starts (est. slowest end time is 9:45 AM)
10:20 AM: Kids Pond Run starts
10:30 AM: Race results announcements start (approximate time, actual will be after last 5K/10K runner has finished)
10:45 AM: Mascot race starts
12:00 PM: Race Day concludes
Packet Pick up and On-Site Registration:
Packet pick-up will be at the Kennett YMCA on Friday, May 15th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Race Day packet pickup will start at 6:30am at the Start/Finish Line in Anson B. Nixon Park.
PowerRun Standards:
The standards by which the PowerRun will by judged by can be viewed here: PowerRun Guidelines
Records:
The current Kennett Run course record times are:
Men's 5K - Fastest: 16:12.6 Average: 29:26.5
Women's 5K - Fastest: 18:50.4 Average: 35:19.1
Men's 5k PoweRun - Time adjusted for pre-run lifts: 6.23.3. Fastest: 19:56.1 Average: 26:09.2
Women's 5K PoweRun - Time adjusted for pre-run lifts: 15.29.8. Fastest: 23:11.0 Average: 28:39.6
New 10K Course! The 10K course is 2 laps of the 5K course.
Are you ready to set a new record for yourself? For the course?
Swag:
T-SHIRTS ONLY GUARANTEED FOR RUNNERS REGISTERED BEFORE APRIL 21, 2026!!
Post Race Party:
A post-race party will be held at Anson B. Nixon park and is open to all participants and spectators. The party features food and beverages (including beer for those 21 and over) will be provided for everyone. We hope you bring your whole family as well as friends.
Directions:
Traveling South on Route 1: Take the first exit on the Route 1 Bypass, it is identified as the Kennett Square exit. Turn left onto Route 82 and drive through Kennett Square to the Kennett High School. Parking is available in the front parking lot of Kennett High School (entrances to the lot are on E South St and S Union St). Buses will take you to the park.
Traveling North on Route 1: Take the Kennett Square exit. At the end of the ramp turn right onto Route 82. Follow the directions above to park at the Kennett High School.
Traveling south on Rout 82: Drive into Kennett Square. Turn left on to E Linden St. Park in the Kennett Square Parking Garage on your right and walk to Anson Nixon Park. Or, at the intersection of Routes 82 and 926, turn left onto Rt 926. Drive about a mile and turn right onto N Walnut Rd. Just after the Rt 1 Bypass bridge, turn right into the parking lot for the Tino Leto fields and park. Walk on into Anson Nixon Park to the stage area.
Traveling North on Route 82 or Route 7/Kaolin Rd.: Drive to the Kennett High School. Park in the lot at the front of the school. Buses will take you to the park.
Parking:
Anson B. Nixon Park
405 N. Walnut Road, Kennett Square, PA
There is limited parking at Anson B. Nixon Park available on a first-come, first served basis but keep in mind that space is usually exhausted by 7:30am. One lot is off the entrance road near the center of the park.
Kennett High School
100 E. South Street, Kennett Square, PA
Your best bet for parking on race day is to head over to Kennett High School. There are entrances off South Street and Union Street and we will be running shuttle buses from the high school parking lot to and from Anson B. Nixon Park.
Kennett Square Parking Garage
East Linden and North Union Streets, Kennett Square, PA
Metered parking is available at the centrally-located Kennett Square Parking Garage on East Linden and North Union Streets. It's a pleasant and easy walk into the park. Mapping software can show you the way. For more information, please visit:
https://www.kennettsq.org/departments/parking/index.php
Kennett Borough Offices at 600 South Street
This parking is across South Street from the Kennett High School parking lot. The entrance is on S Broad St. The shuttle bus serving the high school will also provide transportation to the park from this lot.
Safety Note:
We strongly discourage unofficial entrants (bandits) from competing in our race. Bandits consume scarce resources and can delay or inhibit accurate race results. Unregistered runners, running with dogs and strollers, rollerblading, riding a bicycle, and the wearing of headphones are prohibited on the race course at any time, to ensure runner safety and to comply with liability insurance standards.
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Sun, Aug 23, 2026 at 11:59 PMSee full details
The 50th Brandywine Tour!
Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
The Delaware Valley Bicycle Club is pleased to offer our fully supported, highly acclaimed, Brandywine Valley Tour featuring covered bridges, picturesque villages, and amazing vistas! Enjoy any of five gorgeous routes with multiple rest stops serving varied menus including vegan/vegetarian and gluten-free options on request.
Our courses are over low-traffic paved roads through the lush, rolling Chester County hills known for its thoroughbred horse farms and beautiful landscapes. Our longer routes venture into the horse and buggy farm areas of Lancaster County. Century riders will roll to a rest stop in the aptly named town of Paradise PA. History buffs will love the historic revolutionary war connection of the nearby Brandywine Battlefield Historic Site. Others will be charmed by beautifully shaded roads winding by the area's many creeks and streams. Just a few miles before your ride's end, cyclists on the 50 and 100-mile routes will roll into one of the region’s best “cow-to-cone” ice cream farms for a refreshing, free ice cream.
Please pay particular attention to the following:
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All riders are expected to have a fully functional and well-maintained bicycle.
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Helmets are required.
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All routes may be navigated with cue sheets (provided) and/or GPS routes.
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There will be no road marks, but we will place signs at major route splits.
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Class II electronic bikes (bikes with pedal assist and a throttle) are not permitted on this tour.
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SAG will be provided until 5 p.m.
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All routes start at Charles F. Patton Middle School, 760 Unionville Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.
Your tour fees directly benefit the community! Proceeds after tour expenses are distributed to many community organizations. Past donations have included local trails and parks, non-profit cycling organizations and community schools and sports organizations.
2025 Road Routes:
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20 Miles - A guided ride led by a DVBC ride leader for experienced riders who want a shorter option with approximately 900 feet of climbing and one water/rest break midway along the route.
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35 Miles - This route, which climbs about 2000 feet, includes delightful rolls through quaint towns, plus magnificent equestrian farm scenery on the way to and from the Harmony Rest Stop.
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50 Miles - Lots of flat stretches but enough hills that you will take notice of about 2971 feet of climbing. This route is so pretty we hope it won't bring tears to your eyes! Two fully stocked rest stops plus lunch at the finish.
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66 Miles - Awesome scenery abounds in this ride from Chester County into Lancaster County and back again. Three fully stocked rest stops plus lunch at the finish with a tad under 4000 feet of climbing.
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100 Miles – With about 6,000 ft climbing. This town and country ride has it all! We set you off on a moderate and scenic route, then head for the hills and dales of western Chester County and rural Lancaster County. You'll enjoy rolling past gorgeous Octorara Creek. Admire the impossibly tall corn, search for Amish Sunday worshippers with collections of horses and buggies visiting neighborhood farms. Plus you'll find two beautifully restored covered bridges on this route. Four fully stocked rest stops - including a stop in Paradise just for Century riders and a pizza stop - plus lunch at the finish.
Registration Fees:
Dates
Price for Member
*Price for Non-Members
Early Registration
Now – 5/31/26
$50
$60
Regular Registration
6/1/26 – 8/19/26
$55
$65
Late Registration
8/23/26
$60
$75
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Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
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The Inaugural Jive Turkey Cranksgiving Cyclocross!
This cyclocross event is a FUNd-raiser for the beautiful Anson B. Nixon park in Kennett Square, PA. This first-year event seeks to bring great competition along with an entertaining and celebratory community and family event to our beautiful park in Kennett Square!
This is a PHROLICx designed course!
Course Map - !COMING SOON!
Venue
The Jive Turkey Cranksgiving Cross will take place in beautiful Anson B. Nixon park, Kennett Square, PA. The course is being designed by Blake Tart and promises to challenge and entertain all participants and spectators!
Directions
405 N. Walnut St
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Registration
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Racing age is determined by your age on December 31, 2026 (not 2025)
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Please pre-register to avoid paying $10 day-of fee
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Registration opens @ 7:15 am and closes 15 min. before the start of each race
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$12 for additional races
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Mountain bikes without bar ends are ok to race
Call-up Protocol
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Order of pre-registration will be called accordingly
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Riders MUST pre-register to be seeded
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Staging will begin 10 minutes prior to each race
Staging
All racers should present to the start grid 15 minutes prior to the start of their race.
Lapped Riders
Lapped riders will finish on the same lap as the leaders. Riders in danger of being lapped must yield to oncoming racers and are not to interfere with their progress or trail behind them.
Technical Pit
A double-sided pit will be marked and available approximately half way through the course. If riders enter the pit, they must make some sort of exchange or mechanical adjustment before re-entering course.
Race Results
Results will be posted after the conclusion of each race at a location designated by the race director and announced at the start line by the chief referee. After results have been posted racers will have a 15 minute protest period to resolve any discrepancies. It is the racers’ responsibility to verify their result during this 15 minute protest period. After the 15 minute protest period results will be final and will not be changed afterwards. Any further disputes must be addressed in writing via email to the riders Local Association contact.
Parking
Use the parking lot nearest Tino Leto Fields. Please park as close as possible to the vehicle next to you without leaving any big gaps. There is additional parking available at the main and overflow lots from the main park entrance off Walnut Road. Park Map
Clothing Helmets are required for all riders on bicycles, even when not actively racing (eg, while riding from the parking lot). Per USAC regulations, racers must wear a jersey with sleeves covering the shoulders. No tank tops are allowed. Race radios and earphones for playback (eg, mp3 player) are not allowed while racing.
Kids Race A fun kids race will start at NOON for kids too young to race on the real course (10 and Under). A parent must sign the event release form prior to the race, and each kid will be given a race number. Pedal bikes or strider bikes are acceptable. All entrants will receive prizes for participation.
Food TBD.
Restrooms Park restrooms will be open as well as a couple extra porta potties located next the restrooms and near the upper corner of the main parking lot.
Race Cancellation Policy: There are NO REFUNDS
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