Run for Thorncroft & 1-Mile Move-As-You-Please

  • Date Thu 3rd September 2026
  • Time 6:00PM EDT
  • Location Malvern, Pennsylvania
  • Price $28.00 - $38.60
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the 9th Annual Run for Thorncroft on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the scenic town of Malvern, Chester! This exciting event features a thrilling 5K Trail Run and a relaxed One-Mile Move-As-You-Please, making it perfect for all fitness levels, from beginners to seasoned runners. Registration opens at 5:00 p.m., with the race kicking off at 6:00 p.m. at the beautiful Thorncroft Equestrian Center, situated on a stunning 70-acre property.

After the run, celebrate with us at the lively after-party, complete with live music, delicious offerings from local food trucks like Dos Gringos and PA Boys BBQ, and a complimentary Beer Garden for participants aged 21 and over. Plus, don’t miss the chance to meet our adorable ponies during the Pony Meet and Greets! This community-focused event not only promotes health and wellness but also raises vital funds for the care of our horses. So, lace up your running shoes, bring your leashed dogs, and get ready to enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and friendship at the Farm at Thorncroft!

Organiser's Description

9TH ANNUAL 5K TRAIL RUN AND ONE-MILE MOVE-AS-YOU-PLEASE FOR THORNCROFT-THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2026.

Time: 6:00 p.m. _Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. Day-of registration welcome!_

On Thursday, September 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Thorncroft Equestrian Center will host our 5K Trail Run and One-Mile Move-As-You-Please for the Farm at Thorncroft, located at 190 Line Road in Malvern, PA.

We invite you back to our beautiful 70-acre property to experience a community health and wellness celebration perfect for the beginner to experienced mover.

After-party includes live music, Dos Gringos and PA Boys BBQ food trucks (food available for purchase by credit card), Beer Garden (complimentary for participants 21+) and Pony Meet and Greets in our barn. We welcome you to experience the beauty of the Farm and everything it has to offer to our community. So lace up, stay active, and get ready for another fun neighborhood party!

A celebration of our community and the joy of movement, proceeds from this event will raise funds for the Farm and the care of our horses.

The 5K Trail Run for Thorncroft is a rain or shine event. Leashed dogs welcome!

Photography Policy
Attendance at Thorncroft Equestrian Center programs and events constitutes consent to be photographed for print and electronic media use. Please notify Thorncroft Equestrian Center if you would prefer that your photo not be used.

Races

  • 5K Trail Run

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 3rd September 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    $38.60

    OPENS 10 JUN
    A true, cross-country course. Featuring varied, and at times uneven, terrain and elevation, over grass, dirt, rocky areas, and, weather dependent, some mud or soggier areas. Leashed dogs welcome. Course finishes with option to jump over several fixed cross-country obstacles (logs, bank jump) with all participants crossing over a stream with rocks in it, up a steep hill to the finish. Timed event. *Course subject to change. Accessibility support personnel and/or guides are welcome to attend at no cost. Please email maddie@thorncroft.org or call 610-644-1963 to arrange for their complimentary registration.
  • 5K Walk Only

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 3rd September 2026 (6:00PM EDT)

    $38.60

    OPENS 10 JUN
    A true, cross-country course. Featuring varied, and at times uneven, terrain and elevation, over grass, dirt, rocky areas, and, weather dependent, some mud or soggier areas. Leashed dogs welcome. Course finishes with option to jump over several fixed cross-country obstacles (logs, bank jump) with all participants crossing over a stream with rocks in it, up a steep hill to the finish. Timed event. *Course subject to change. Accessibility support personnel and/or guides are welcome to attend at no cost. Please email maddie@thorncroft.org or call 610-644-1963 to arrange for their complimentary registration.
  • One-Mile Move-As-You-Please

    Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt

    Thu 3rd September 2026 (6:15PM EDT)

    $38.60

    OPENS 10 JUN
    Thorncroft has made every effort to make our One-Mile Move-As-You-Please accessible to movers of all abilities. Please note that the course includes a variety of terrain including dirt, pavement, gravel, grass, and possible soggier spots. There is a low-grade, grass hill in the first half of the course and a medium-grade hill at the end of the course. Accessibility support personnel and/or guides are welcome to attend at no cost. Please email maddie@thorncroft.org or call 610-644-1963 to arrange for their complimentary registration. *Course subject to change. Leashed dogs welcome.
  • After-Party Ticket Only (Included With Registration for 5K + 1Mile)

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    Thu 3rd September 2026 (6:30PM EDT)

    $28.00

    OPENS 10 JUN
    **Participants entering race events do not need to purchase an after-party pass. Entry is included with your registration fee.**Please note, this event is a fundraiser, and tickets are required for all event attendees. 5K Trail and One-Mile participants do not need to purchase an after-party ticket. This is included in your registration. After-party ticket includes access to beer garden, live music, and food trucks. **Participants entering race events do not need to purchase an after-party pass. Entry is included with your registration fee.**

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190 Line Road, Malvern, 19355, PA, United States

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