5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Price $18.09 - $33.30
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 14th Annual 5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the beautiful Downingtown, Chester. This uplifting event celebrates Aidan’s legacy while raising vital funds for the mission to prevent sudden cardiac death in youth. The day kicks off bright and early at 8 AM with registration, followed by the thrilling 5K race at 9:15 AM and the 1-Mile Family Walk at 9:20 AM, both taking place on the scenic Struble Trail.
Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit, but they’ll also have the opportunity to make a real difference by fundraising for a cause that saves young lives. Whether you're running, walking, or supporting from the sidelines, you can create a fundraising page and invite friends and family to join your mission. Every dollar raised will help provide CPR and AED training, ensure schools are equipped with lifesaving devices, and screen young hearts for safety. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a free t-shirt by registering before September 20th! Let’s come together to honor Aidan's legacy and empower our communities to
Not only will participants enjoy a fantastic day of fitness and community spirit, but they’ll also have the opportunity to make a real difference by fundraising for a cause that saves young lives. Whether you're running, walking, or supporting from the sidelines, you can create a fundraising page and invite friends and family to join your mission. Every dollar raised will help provide CPR and AED training, ensure schools are equipped with lifesaving devices, and screen young hearts for safety. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a free t-shirt by registering before September 20th! Let’s come together to honor Aidan's legacy and empower our communities to
Organiser's Description
ITS OUR 14TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF AIDANS LEGACY!
Thank you for being part of this special cause and helping us celebrate Aidans legacy and the accomplishments that have been made in the mission to end preventable sudden cardiac death in youth. We've been busy training our community members in CPR+AED skills, empowering our youth as CPR Instructors and training facilitators, and making sure our schools have comprehensive cardiac safety plans in place. Recently, our advocacy efforts helped pass a new state law - Act 17 - to provide funding and increased guidelines for PA schools regarding AED placement, CPR training for staff and safety planning. We've been busy! And, like every grassroots advocacy organization, we need your help to keep our mission strong!
This year, for our annual flagship event, were asking you to do more than join us. Fundraise with us and help carry our mission forward.
When you register, create your own fundraising page and invite your friends, family, coworkers, and community to support you. Set a goal, share why Aidans Heart matters to you, and rally your people around a mission that saves young lives.
Not running or walking? You can still fundraise! You dont have to participate in the 5K to create a fundraiser, build a Fundraising Team, or support someone elses campaign.
Every dollar raised helps Aidans Heart provide CPR & AED training, place lifesaving AEDs, screen young hearts, and help communities become better prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Together, we can make this 5K about more than one daywe can help keep Aidans legacy and this lifesaving work going strong for years to come.
Every fundraiserand every giftadds up. Create your page. Rally your people. Make an impact. Whether you raise $50, $500, or $5,000, youre helping turn Aidans legacy into actionand helping Aidans Heart continue saving young lives for years to come.
JOIN OUR 10-DAY LAUNCH CHALLENGE! CREATE YOUR PAGE. START FUNDRAISING. WIN!
Create your fundraising page and raise your first $50 by August 19th to earn a special Aidan's Heart giveaway and be entered into our Launch Challenge prize drawing!
And now, more details about our event --
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 3rd
Registration/Checking opens at 8am; 5K Race starts @ 9:15am with 1-Mile walk beginning @ 9:20am
Struble Trail beginning at The Ponds/Victims Memorial Park, Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown
5K Run 1 Mile Walk Kids Races Virtual Options
REGISTRATION FEES:
LIMITED GIVEAWAY OFFER! FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION -- ENDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH -- NO EXCEPTIONS! SIGN UP BEFORE 9/20 TO GET YOUR FREE SHIRT!
red heart REGULAR REGISTRATION (AGES 23-64):
5K Run: $35
1 Mile Walk: $25
Virtual event registrations are discounted $5.
STUDENT & SENIOR REGISTRATION (AGES 5-22 AND 65+):
5K Run: $25
1 Mile Walk: $15
PLEASE NOTE:
Discounted pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
Online registration is open through Friday, October 2. PRICES INCREASE $5 ON RACE DAY.
Race-day payments accepted: Apple Pay, credit card, cash, or check payable to Aidans Heart Foundation.
stopwatch CHIP TIMING & RESULTS
The 5K is professionally chip-timed by Bryn Mawr Race Management. All 5K runners will receive chip bibs. 1 Mile walkers will receive non-chip race bibs.
5K results will be available immediately after the race on-site and online at www.5KforAidanJ.com/results.
AWARDS
star $50 cash prize for the top overall 5K finishers
star Place medals for age-group winners
star Awards for the Top Fundraising Individual and Top Fundraising Team
star Finisher medals for every child in the Kids Races
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM Check-In & Race-Day Registration Opens
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:15 AM 5K RUN START
9:20 AM 1 Mile Family Walk Starts
9:45 AM Kids Races
10:00 AM Closing Ceremonies & Awards
LOCATION & PARKING
The Ponds / Kardon Park Struble Trailhead
Near the Victims Memorial
215369 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335
Parking: Please park in the municipal parking areas near Planet Fitness or Kerr Park and walk to the Struble trailhead at The Ponds/Victims Memorial Park.
A NOTE ABOUT DOGS AND STROLLERS:
For the safety of our runners and walkers, please do not bring dogs on the trail.
Strollers are welcome in the 1 Mile Family Walk. Strollers are not permitted in the 5K Run due to limited space on the trail.
Thank you for being part of this special cause and helping us celebrate Aidans legacy and the accomplishments that have been made in the mission to end preventable sudden cardiac death in youth. We've been busy training our community members in CPR+AED skills, empowering our youth as CPR Instructors and training facilitators, and making sure our schools have comprehensive cardiac safety plans in place. Recently, our advocacy efforts helped pass a new state law - Act 17 - to provide funding and increased guidelines for PA schools regarding AED placement, CPR training for staff and safety planning. We've been busy! And, like every grassroots advocacy organization, we need your help to keep our mission strong!
This year, for our annual flagship event, were asking you to do more than join us. Fundraise with us and help carry our mission forward.
When you register, create your own fundraising page and invite your friends, family, coworkers, and community to support you. Set a goal, share why Aidans Heart matters to you, and rally your people around a mission that saves young lives.
Not running or walking? You can still fundraise! You dont have to participate in the 5K to create a fundraiser, build a Fundraising Team, or support someone elses campaign.
Every dollar raised helps Aidans Heart provide CPR & AED training, place lifesaving AEDs, screen young hearts, and help communities become better prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest. Together, we can make this 5K about more than one daywe can help keep Aidans legacy and this lifesaving work going strong for years to come.
Every fundraiserand every giftadds up. Create your page. Rally your people. Make an impact. Whether you raise $50, $500, or $5,000, youre helping turn Aidans legacy into actionand helping Aidans Heart continue saving young lives for years to come.
JOIN OUR 10-DAY LAUNCH CHALLENGE! CREATE YOUR PAGE. START FUNDRAISING. WIN!
Create your fundraising page and raise your first $50 by August 19th to earn a special Aidan's Heart giveaway and be entered into our Launch Challenge prize drawing!
And now, more details about our event --
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, October 3rd
Registration/Checking opens at 8am; 5K Race starts @ 9:15am with 1-Mile walk beginning @ 9:20am
Struble Trail beginning at The Ponds/Victims Memorial Park, Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown
5K Run 1 Mile Walk Kids Races Virtual Options
REGISTRATION FEES:
LIMITED GIVEAWAY OFFER! FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION -- ENDS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH -- NO EXCEPTIONS! SIGN UP BEFORE 9/20 TO GET YOUR FREE SHIRT!
red heart REGULAR REGISTRATION (AGES 23-64):
5K Run: $35
1 Mile Walk: $25
Virtual event registrations are discounted $5.
STUDENT & SENIOR REGISTRATION (AGES 5-22 AND 65+):
5K Run: $25
1 Mile Walk: $15
PLEASE NOTE:
Discounted pricing is automatically applied at checkout.
Online registration is open through Friday, October 2. PRICES INCREASE $5 ON RACE DAY.
Race-day payments accepted: Apple Pay, credit card, cash, or check payable to Aidans Heart Foundation.
stopwatch CHIP TIMING & RESULTS
The 5K is professionally chip-timed by Bryn Mawr Race Management. All 5K runners will receive chip bibs. 1 Mile walkers will receive non-chip race bibs.
5K results will be available immediately after the race on-site and online at www.5KforAidanJ.com/results.
AWARDS
star $50 cash prize for the top overall 5K finishers
star Place medals for age-group winners
star Awards for the Top Fundraising Individual and Top Fundraising Team
star Finisher medals for every child in the Kids Races
EVENT SCHEDULE
8:00 AM Check-In & Race-Day Registration Opens
9:00 AM Opening Ceremony
9:15 AM 5K RUN START
9:20 AM 1 Mile Family Walk Starts
9:45 AM Kids Races
10:00 AM Closing Ceremonies & Awards
LOCATION & PARKING
The Ponds / Kardon Park Struble Trailhead
Near the Victims Memorial
215369 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335
Parking: Please park in the municipal parking areas near Planet Fitness or Kerr Park and walk to the Struble trailhead at The Ponds/Victims Memorial Park.
A NOTE ABOUT DOGS AND STROLLERS:
For the safety of our runners and walkers, please do not bring dogs on the trail.
Strollers are welcome in the 1 Mile Family Walk. Strollers are not permitted in the 5K Run due to limited space on the trail.
Races
-
5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run)
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.30
This option is for participants who intend to participate in the IN-PERSON 5K RUN on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is rain or shine! If you'd like to participate virtually, please select the VIRTUAL option below. -
1 Mile (In-Person) Walk
Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$23.09
This option is for participants who intend to participate in the IN-PERSON WALK on Saturday, October 3rd. This event is rain or shine! If you'd like to participate virtually, please select the VIRTUAL option below. -
VIRTUAL 5K Run
Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt
$23.09
he window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 26th at 12:01am through Sunday, October 4th at 11:59pm. -
VIRTUAL 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt
$18.09
The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 26th at 12:01am through Sunday, October 4th at 11:59pm. -
Kids Races (Ages 2-11)
Incl. $3.09 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 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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