5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities

  • Date Sat 12th September 2026 - Sat 3rd October 2026
  • Time 10:00AM EDT
  • Location Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • Price $18.09 - $38.65
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 14th Annual 5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities, taking place on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in beautiful Downingtown, Chester. This exhilarating event offers a fast, flat, and shady course, making it ideal for both seasoned runners chasing personal records and first-timers looking to get in on the action. In addition to the 5K run, participants can enjoy a 1-mile family walk, exciting kids races, and even virtual options for those who prefer to join from home.

The day promises fun and excitement, with medals awarded for team performance, individual age category winners, and every child who crosses the finish line in the Kids Races. Top male and female runners will even have a chance to win $50 cash! With special pricing for students and seniors, as well as easy registration options, this event is not to be missed. Join us for a heart-pumping day of community, fitness, and fundraising on September 12thβ€”let's make a difference for heart-safe communities together!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 14TH ANNUAL 5K FOR AIDAN J. RUN/WALK FOR HEART-SAFE COMMUNITIES!

This fast, flat and shady course is perfect for first-timers and runners who are reaching for a PR! We also have a 1-mile walk, kids races, and virtual 5K and walk options. Medals awarded for the teams (the fastest and the most fundraising-est), place winners from each age category, and every child who crosses the finish line in the Kids Races. Top male and female runners overall win $50 cash.

The 5K race is chip-timed, and all runners and 1 mile walkers will receive bibs. Bryn Mawr Race Management will be providing chip-timing services for runners. Runner results will be posted immediately on a flat-screen and online.

SPECIAL PRICING FOR STUDENTS AND SENIORS! Registration for the 5K is only $25 for runners between ages 5-22 and 65-103, and $15 for the 1 Mile Walk for Students and Seniors.The discount price will be reflected at checkout.

Registration is open until Friday, October 2nd. Race day registration prices increase $5 per participant for the 5K and 1 Mile Walk. RACE DAY REGISTRATION FEES CAN BE PAID VIA APPLE PAY, CREDIT CARD, CASH, OR CHECK (MADE OUT TO AIDAN'S HEART FOUNDATION).

Please note: Park in the municipal parking lots at Planet Fitness and Kerr Park and walk to the trailhead, also known as Kardon Park or The Ponds, near the Victims Memorial. The address is: 215-369 E Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335 [https://goo.gl/maps/nEKkbectEzQtPPuq7]

Make your donation count even more! When you register, create a team or your own fundraising page! Both are super easy to do through this website. Building teams and reaching out to your family and friends to support your fundraising page are a force multiplier for our 5K event. Registration prices cover our event fees; we count on donations and sponsorships to actually raise funds for our foundation's programming.

Event Schedule:

8:00 am Check-in and Race Day Registration opens

9am Opening Ceremony

9:15 AM 5K START

9:20 am 1 Mile Family Walk starts

9:45 am Kids Races

10:00 am Closing Ceremonies

Race Address:

5K Start/Finish (Struble Trailhead: Ponds Parking Lot) [https://goo.gl/maps/H95cH3p32W612uQE7]

Please, no dogs for this event. Strollers are permitted for 1 Mile Family Walk but not for the 5K Run due to limited space on the trail.

We'll see you on September 13th!

_Aidan's Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as recognized by the IRS. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Our EIN# is 46-1917169. Please visit our foundation website at www.AidansHeart.org [http://www.AidansHeart.org]for more information about our efforts to protect young hearts from Sudden Cardiac Arrest._

Races

  • 5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run)

    Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $38.65

    This option is for runners who intend to participate in the IN-PERSON 5K starting at 9am at Kerr Park and ending on the Struble Trail on Saturday, September 13th. This event is rain or shine! If you'd like to participate virtually, please select the VIRTUAL option below. The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 6th at 12:01am through Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.
  • 1 Mile (In-Person) Walk

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $28.09

  • VIRTUAL 5K Run

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    $23.09

    The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 6th at 12:01am through Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.
  • VIRTUAL 1 Mile Walk

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    $18.09

    The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 6th at 12:01am through Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.
  • Kids Races

    Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 12th September 2026 (10:00AM EDT)

    $23.09

    Kids Races are short-distance dashes held on grass in the park. Age Groups: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11. Every child gets a medal for crossing the finish line!

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Location

Struble Trail (Ponds/Victims Memorial Trailhead), 215-369 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown, 19335, PA, United States

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