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 - $38.65
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual 5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in beautiful Downingtown, Chester. This spirited event celebrates Aidan's legacy and aims to raise vital funds to prevent sudden cardiac death in youth. Participants can choose to run the 5K or take part in the 1 Mile Family Walk, both starting at the scenic Struble Trail near The Ponds/Victims Memorial Park. The 5K kicks off at 9:15 AM, followed by the walk at 9:20 AM.
This year, we're encouraging everyone to go the extra mile by fundraising for this critical cause. Create your own fundraising page, rally your friends and family, and help us save young lives. Whether you're running, walking, or simply supporting the mission, every contribution counts! Plus, register before September 20th to snag a free t-shirt! Don’t miss out on this uplifting day filled with community spirit, awareness, and the chance to make a real difference. Together, let’s honor Aidan’s legacy and promote heart-safe communities!
This year, we're encouraging everyone to go the extra mile by fundraising for this critical cause. Create your own fundraising page, rally your friends and family, and help us save young lives. Whether you're running, walking, or simply supporting the mission, every contribution counts! Plus, register before September 20th to snag a free t-shirt! Don’t miss out on this uplifting day filled with community spirit, awareness, and the chance to make a real difference. Together, let’s honor Aidan’s legacy and promote heart-safe communities!
Organiser's Description
ITS OUR 15TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF AIDANS LEGACY HELP US KEEP IT GOING. START A FUNDRAISER. RALLY YOUR PEOPLE. HELP US SAVE YOUNG LIVES.
WELCOME TO THE 16TH ANNUAL 5K FOR AIDAN J. RUN & 1 MILE WALK! Thank you for being part of this special day and helping us celebrate Aidans legacy and the accomplishments that have been made in the mission to end preventable sudden cardiac death in youth.
THIS YEAR, 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: $30
1 Mile Walk: $20
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.
WELCOME TO THE 16TH ANNUAL 5K FOR AIDAN J. RUN & 1 MILE WALK! Thank you for being part of this special day and helping us celebrate Aidans legacy and the accomplishments that have been made in the mission to end preventable sudden cardiac death in youth.
THIS YEAR, 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: $30
1 Mile Walk: $20
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. $3.65 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
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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 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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Struble Trail (Ponds/Victims Memorial Trailhead), 215-369 East Pennsylvania Avenue, Downingtown, 19335, PA, United States
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