Brian's Run

Sunday, December 3, 2023 Past event

1:00 PM EST

West Chester, Pennsylvania

$5.00–$30.00 · 4 races

5km, 5 Mile

Event summary

Join us for Brian's Run on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in the charming Downtown West Chester, Chester, where you can choose between a thrilling 5k or a challenging 5-mile race. This beloved event has been a staple in the community since 1978 and has garnered accolades as one of the "Top 10 Races To Do" by Philly Magazine. Runners from all over, including locals and international participants, come together to support a great cause, benefiting the West Chester Food Cupboard this year.

The race kicks off with an exciting atmosphere, starting and ending at Henderson High School, Brian's alma mater. Participants will enjoy a course that winds through the picturesque streets of West Chester, with plenty of community spirit along the way. The first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary T-shirt, making it a fun keepsake from this memorable day. Don't miss the post-race awards ceremony and celebration at Stove and Tap, where you can relax and share your race experience with fellow runners. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a first-time participant, Brian's Run promises to be an exhilarating day filled with camaraderie, purpose, and community support!

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Nov 17, 2024

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Races

Brian's Run 5k Race

Includes T-Shirt

ll races will start at Church and Market Streets. The 5k finishes by Nudy's. Brians Run began in 1978 as a one-time fund raising event to benefit Brian Bratcher, a West Chester Henderson High School football player who sustained a life-challenging spinal cord injury at the age of 15 during a scrimmage. Brian was paralyzed that year, and his friends, their parents and the community as a whole wanted to help. They organized a race and hoped to raise $500. That first year, 2,000 runners participated and the effort raised $20,000 to help Brian with his expenses. After 1979, Brian felt he had benefited enough from the proceeds and asked to have others benefit from the annual event. The race for years has raised funds for disabled people from the community who need help with physical mobility, seeing and communication. In 2009, the race changed from a 10k to a 5 mile loop. Each year, the race has attracted thousands of runners ranging from locals to nationals and international participants and has been called one of the 100 Great Races by Runners World and Top 12 Essential Philly Runs by Philadelphia Magazine. In recent years, the race-day activities have drawn about 3,000 participants and many spectators who spend the day volunteering and cheering on the runners.

1:00 PM EST

$30.00

Entries closed
2k Walk

Includes T-Shirt

Brians Run began in 1978 as a one-time fund raising event to benefit Brian Bratcher, a West Chester Henderson High School football player who sustained a life-challenging spinal cord injury at the age of 15 during a scrimmage. Brian was paralyzed that year, and his friends, their parents and the community as a whole wanted to help. They organized a race and hoped to raise $500. That first year, 2,000 runners participated and the effort raised $20,000 to help Brian with his expenses. After 1979, Brian felt he had benefited enough from the proceeds and asked to have others benefit from the annual event. The race for years has raised funds for disabled people from the community who need help with physical mobility, seeing and communication. Each year, the race has attracted thousands of runners ranging from locals to nationals and international participants and has been called one of the 100 Great Races by Runners World and Top 12 Essential Philly Runs by Philadelphia Magazine. In recent years, the race-day activities have drawn about 3,000 participants and many spectators who spend the day volunteering and cheering on the runners.

1:00 PM EST

$30.00

Entries closed
Kid's Races

Kid's will run from Church and Market to Miner Street and back.

12:50 PM EST

$5.00

Entries closed
Brian's Run 5 miler

Includes T-Shirt

This race will start at Church and Market Street and run 3 laps of the Downtown Loop/

1:00 PM EST

$30.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Brian's Run will have a 5k and a 5 mile option this year. It will be in Downtown West Chetser. It has been listed as a "Top 10 Race To Do" by Philly Magazine and is one of the longest running races in the area. This year's race will be held in Downtown West Chester. T-SHIRTS TO THE FIRST 100 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP.

THIS YEAR'S RACE WILL BENEFIT THE WEST CHESTER FOOD CUPBOARD. https://westchesterfoodcupboard.org

NUBER PICKUP WILL START AT NOON AT STOVE AND TAP https://stoveandtap-wc.com/#'S DOWNSTAIRS LOCATION AT THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY. THIS IS LOCATED ON DARLINGTON STREET BETWEEN MARKET AND GAY STREETS. THE AWARDS CEREMONY AND POST-RACE PARTY WILL BE HERE ALSO.

Race History:

Brians Run began in 1978 as a one-time fund raising event to benefit Brian Bratcher, a West Chester Henderson High School football player who sustained a life-challenging spinal cord injury at the age of 15 during a scrimmage.

Brian was paralyzed that year, and his friends, their parents and the community as a whole wanted to help.

They organized a race and hoped to raise $500. That first year, 2,000 runners participated and the effort raised $20,000 to help Brian with his expenses. After 1979, Brian felt he had benefited enough from the proceeds and asked to have others benefit from the annual event.

The race for years has raised funds for disabled people from the community who need help with physical mobility, seeing and communication.

In 2009, the race changed from a 10k to a 5 mile lop. The course is a challenging out and back through West Chester, starting and ending at Henderson High School, Brians alma mater.

In year's past, the race has attracted thousands of runners ranging from locals to nationals and international participants and has been called one of the 100 Great Races by Runners World and one of the Top 10 Philly Races To Do by Philadelphia Magazine. In recent years, the race-day activities have drawn about 3,000 participants and many spectators who spend the day volunteering and cheering on the runners.