Reading Hospital Road Run
- Date Sun 19th October 2025
- Location West Reading, Pennsylvania
- Price $11.60 - $69.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 2025 Reading Hospital Road Run, taking place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in West Reading, Berks! This exciting event welcomes runners of all ages and abilities, featuring a half marathon, a 5K race, and a one-mile fun walk/run. Both the half marathon and 5K will kick off at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing in front of the iconic clock tower, with scenic routes looping through beautiful parks and neighborhoods. Participants can look forward to chip-timed races, a stylish short-sleeve wicking race shirt, and the chance to win cash prizes for top finishers in both men's and women's divisions.
The one-mile fun walk/run is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to join in on the action, making it a truly community-focused event. With awards for age group winners and a vibrant atmosphere, the Reading Hospital Road Run promises a day filled with health, camaraderie, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause and make lasting memories!
The one-mile fun walk/run is a perfect opportunity for families and friends to join in on the action, making it a truly community-focused event. With awards for age group winners and a vibrant atmosphere, the Reading Hospital Road Run promises a day filled with health, camaraderie, and celebration. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a good cause and make lasting memories!
Organiser's Description
COME RUN WITH US!
The 2025 READING HOSPITAL ROAD RUN, hosted by The Friends of Reading Hospital, will include our standard in-person event distances of 1/2 marathon and 5K races and 1 mile fun walk/run to be held on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025.
1/2 MARATHON & 5K - 9:00AM
Both distances will be chip-timed. The course will start and finish in front of the iconic clock tower and will loop around the park and neighborhoods south of the hospital campus. The 10K will be a second loop of the 5K course making it very spectator friendly. All participants will receive a short-sleeve wicking race shirt (must register by September 30th to be guaranteed your size). Cash prizes of $100 for 1st place overall, $50 for 2nd place overall, and $25 for 3rd place overall will be awarded in each of the Men's and Women's divisions. Age-group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.
1 MILE FUN WALK/RUN - 9:00AM
This untimed event will start on Spruce Street at 6th in front of the clock tower and finish on 6th directly in front of the clock tower at the hospital.
The 2025 READING HOSPITAL ROAD RUN, hosted by The Friends of Reading Hospital, will include our standard in-person event distances of 1/2 marathon and 5K races and 1 mile fun walk/run to be held on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2025.
1/2 MARATHON & 5K - 9:00AM
Both distances will be chip-timed. The course will start and finish in front of the iconic clock tower and will loop around the park and neighborhoods south of the hospital campus. The 10K will be a second loop of the 5K course making it very spectator friendly. All participants will receive a short-sleeve wicking race shirt (must register by September 30th to be guaranteed your size). Cash prizes of $100 for 1st place overall, $50 for 2nd place overall, and $25 for 3rd place overall will be awarded in each of the Men's and Women's divisions. Age-group awards will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in the following age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+.
1 MILE FUN WALK/RUN - 9:00AM
This untimed event will start on Spruce Street at 6th in front of the clock tower and finish on 6th directly in front of the clock tower at the hospital.
Races
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1/2 Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS SOONThe 5K loop twice in the park area and neighborhoods surrounding the hospital in West Reading. -
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Race Shirt
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOONThe 5K will make a scenic loop in areas surrounding the Reading Hospital. -
1 Mile Fun Walk/Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sun 19th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS SOONA fun stroll around the hospital grounds. There is no cost to take part in this community event. It does not include a shirt but they can be purchased.
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