Dragon Run for Courage 5K/1M & The "14" Challenge
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 12:00AM EDT
- Location Royersford, Pennsylvania
- Price $34.30 - $55.50
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
The race kicks off at the Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center, with participants gathering in the rear parking lot on Green St. Don't miss your chance to make a difference while enjoying a beautiful course through the streets of Royersford! Sign up before June 30, 2025, to save $5 on your registration. Plus, get involved in the "14" Challenge throughout September, where you can commit to running 14 miles, walking 14 minutes a day, or doing 14 push-ups daily in support of childhood cancer awareness. Let's come together to honor the legacy of Conor and Jake, and ensure that
Organiser's Description
WHO: Runners of all ages. Walkers are also invited to participate using the same course. The race will follow a slightly new this year through the streets of Royersford.
WHAT: Dragon Run for Courage 5K Run/Walk will benefit The Conor McKenna Foundation and Jake's Dragon Foundation. Conor and Jake both fought pediatric cancer in their teenage years. Their fight and courage are the basis for their respective foundations. The funds raised will provide a scholarship in Conor's name. In Jake's memory local pediatric cancer families will be supported through gift cards as well as funding research for pediatric cancer.
WHERE: Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center, 400 S. Lewis Rd, Royersford. Race begins in the rear parking lot of 9th Grade Center on Green St.
The "14" Challenge
WHO: Walker, Runners, Push Up Lovers
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: An opportunity to support Childhood Cancer Awareness for the whole month of September and get yourself ready for the Dragon Run/Walk for Courage. Commit to running 14 miles in the month of September OR commit to walking 14 minutes a day OR commit to doing 14 pushups a day. Why? Because Jake and Conor battled cancer at the age of 14 and no child at any age should have to hear the words "you have cancer." This challenge begins on September 1st and goes until September 30th. Special bundle pricing for both events.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (A=Adult, Y=Youth, W=Women, M=Men)
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$34.30
This race is a chip timed 5K run. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/266581858 -
1 Mile
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (A=Adult, Y=Youth, W=Women, M=Men)
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:05AM EDT)
$34.30
This race is an untimed 1 mile walk/run -
5K Virtual Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt (A=Adult, Y=Youth, W=Women, M=Men)
$34.30
This is a virtual race. Times will be collected and scored. -
"14 Challenge"
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$34.30
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"14 Challenge & 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$55.50
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"14 Challenge & 1 Mile Walk
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (12:00AM EDT)
$55.50
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400 South Lewis Road, Royersford, 19468, PA, United States
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