Kettle Cooker Five & Dime Trail Race
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Nottingham, Pennsylvania
- Price $54.00 - $85.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of adventure at the Kettle Cooker Five & Dime Trail Race, happening on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in the picturesque Glenroy Preserve located in Nottingham, Chester. This exciting race offers participants a choice between 5 and 10-mile or a challenging 25K distance, all set against a backdrop of stunning hills, creek crossings, and diverse terrain. The trails not only provide a great running experience but also a glimpse into history, as they wind through significant areas related to the Underground Railroad and past a Civil War-era tavern.
Starting bright and early at 8:00 am, runners can expect an organized event with chip timing and plenty of on-course support at three aid stations. Each participant will receive a soft race tee courtesy of Altra, and after crossing the finish line, enjoy a complimentary post-race beer (for those 21+) along with snacks and music to celebrate your achievement. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet during one of the two designated pre-race pickups on October 3 or 4. Join us for this unforgettable outdoor experience that promises fun, fitness, and a taste of local history!
Starting bright and early at 8:00 am, runners can expect an organized event with chip timing and plenty of on-course support at three aid stations. Each participant will receive a soft race tee courtesy of Altra, and after crossing the finish line, enjoy a complimentary post-race beer (for those 21+) along with snacks and music to celebrate your achievement. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet during one of the two designated pre-race pickups on October 3 or 4. Join us for this unforgettable outdoor experience that promises fun, fitness, and a taste of local history!
Organiser's Description
Explore the scenic Glenroy Preserve trails at the third annual Kettle Cooker Five & Dime on October 5th, 2025 presented by Philadelphia Runner, Herr's Snacks and Altra Running, along with many local sponsors! It takes a village!
Glenroy Preserve is a beautiful outdoor playground that also happens to be rich in history. Some of the trails will take you through parts of the Underground Railroad, while even running past a tavern that was said to have served patrons during the Civil War.
Each distance is a loop. The 10 mile and 25K distances will follow the same course but then split around mile 9. ALL distances offer plenty of hills, creek crossings, mixed terrain, and plenty of on-course support.
Start time is 8:00am for ALL distances.
Registered runners will enjoy:
* Entry to the 5 or 10 mile, or the 25K trail race
* Chip timing
* Soft race tee courtesy of Altra
* Water and nutrition on course at all three (3) aid stations
* A complimentary beer post race (1 per person. 21+)
* Post race snacks, food, and music
THERE WILL BE TWO PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUPS:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10AM-6PM AT PHILADELPHIA RUNNER 505 GLEN EAGLE PLAZA, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 FROM 12-3PM AT LOLA'S 57 S. 3RD ST., OXFORD, PA.
PLEASE NOTE: RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 4, AND THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP. PLEASE PLAN TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT EITHER OF THE DESIGNATED DATES BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION.
Find us on Instagram: @kettlecookertrailrace
Glenroy Preserve is a beautiful outdoor playground that also happens to be rich in history. Some of the trails will take you through parts of the Underground Railroad, while even running past a tavern that was said to have served patrons during the Civil War.
Each distance is a loop. The 10 mile and 25K distances will follow the same course but then split around mile 9. ALL distances offer plenty of hills, creek crossings, mixed terrain, and plenty of on-course support.
Start time is 8:00am for ALL distances.
Registered runners will enjoy:
* Entry to the 5 or 10 mile, or the 25K trail race
* Chip timing
* Soft race tee courtesy of Altra
* Water and nutrition on course at all three (3) aid stations
* A complimentary beer post race (1 per person. 21+)
* Post race snacks, food, and music
THERE WILL BE TWO PRE-RACE PACKET PICKUPS:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 FROM 10AM-6PM AT PHILADELPHIA RUNNER 505 GLEN EAGLE PLAZA, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 FROM 12-3PM AT LOLA'S 57 S. 3RD ST., OXFORD, PA.
PLEASE NOTE: RACE REGISTRATION CLOSES ON OCTOBER 4, AND THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION OR PACKET PICK UP. PLEASE PLAN TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET AT EITHER OF THE DESIGNATED DATES BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR REGISTRATION.
Find us on Instagram: @kettlecookertrailrace
Races
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Kettle Cooker 5 Miler
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS 31 MAR 26This is a five mile loop through some of the most beautifully maintained trails with plenty of undulation! The terrain can be technical, in part, so we would suggest wearing a trail specific running shoe for better traction because rocks can be slick and there are 3 creek crossings. -
Kettle Cooker 10 Miler
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS 31 MAR 26This is a ten mile loop through some of the most beautifully maintained trails with plenty of undulation, along with two tremendous climbs, one being toward the end of the loop! The terrain can be technical, in part, so we would suggest wearing a trail specific running shoe for better traction because rocks can be slick and there are at least 6 creek crossings. -
Kettle Cooker 25K
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 4th October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$85.80
OPENS 31 MAR 26The 25K follows the ten mile loop until around mile 9 when it diverts to trails that are unique to this distance! The terrain can be technical, in part, so we would suggest wearing a trail specific running shoe for better traction because rocks can be slick and there are at least 6 creek crossings.
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Glenroy Preserve, 50 W Christine Road, Nottingham, 19362, PA, United States
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