5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 8:00AM EDT
  • Location Downingtown, Pennsylvania
  • Price $18.09 - $33.30
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 13th Annual 5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities, taking place on Saturday, September 13th, 2025, in the charming town of Downingtown, Chester! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a fast, flat, and shady course that is perfect for both seasoned athletes and first-timers aiming for a personal best. The main event features a competitive 5K race, alongside a 1-mile family walk, kids races, and virtual participation options, ensuring fun for everyone!

Participants will enjoy chip-timed racing, with results posted immediately for a thrilling finish. Awards will be given for the fastest teams, fundraising champions, and top finishers from various age categories, with an enticing $50 cash prize for the overall male and female winners. Special pricing is available for students and seniors, making it accessible for all. Plus, register by June 30th for a free t-shirt and an early bird discount! Join us at 215-369 E Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA, and be part of a community dedicated to creating heart-safe environments. Don’t miss the chance to run for a cause and make a

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE 13TH 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. Save another $5 with the Early Bird discount through June 30th! The discount price will be reflected at checkout.

FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION THROUGH JUNE 30TH. After June 30th, shirts will be available for purchase with your registration ticket either online or at the race.

Registration is open until Friday, September 12th. Race day registration prices increase $5 per participant for the 5K and 1 Mile Walk.

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

10am Kids Races

10:20 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. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $33.30

    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 13th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $23.09

  • 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 13th September 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $18.09

    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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