Kettle Cooker Five & Dime Trail Race
- Date Sun 5th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Nottingham, Pennsylvania
- Price $54.00 - $85.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Kettle Cooker Five & Dime Trail Race on Sunday, October 5th, 2025, in the picturesque Nottingham, Chester. This annual event invites runners to explore the stunning trails of Glenroy Preserve, a natural gem rich with historical significance, including routes that trace the paths of the Underground Railroad. Participants can choose from three exciting race distances: a 5-mile, a 10-mile, or a challenging 25K trail race.
All races kick off at 8:00 AM, offering a thrilling course filled with hills, creek crossings, and diverse terrain. Runners will enjoy chip timing, hydration and nutrition at three well-stocked aid stations, and a soft race tee courtesy of Altra. After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements with a complimentary beer (for those 21+) and delicious post-race snacks while enjoying live music. Make sure to register before the deadline on October 4th for a chance to experience this unforgettable trail race! Follow @kettlecookertrailrace on Instagram for updates and more information.
All races kick off at 8:00 AM, offering a thrilling course filled with hills, creek crossings, and diverse terrain. Runners will enjoy chip timing, hydration and nutrition at three well-stocked aid stations, and a soft race tee courtesy of Altra. After crossing the finish line, participants can celebrate their achievements with a complimentary beer (for those 21+) and delicious post-race snacks while enjoying live music. Make sure to register before the deadline on October 4th for a chance to experience this unforgettable trail race! Follow @kettlecookertrailrace on Instagram for updates and more information.
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 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
This 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 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.90
This 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 5th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$85.80
The 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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