Run for Thorncroft & 1-Mile Move-As-You-Please
- Date Thu 28th August 2025
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Malvern, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.00 - $38.60
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 8th Annual Run for Thorncroft on Thursday, August 28, 2025, in beautiful Malvern, Chester! This exciting event features a scenic 5K Trail Run and a fun One-Mile Move-As-You-Please, perfect for participants of all skill levels. With registration opening at 5:00 p.m. and the race starting at 6:00 p.m., you’ll have plenty of time to get ready for an evening filled with health, wellness, and community spirit.
Set against the backdrop of the stunning Thorncroft Equestrian Center, this event not only promotes fitness but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the care of the horses at the Farm. After the race, stick around for a lively after-party featuring live music by The Sin Bros, delicious food from local food trucks, a Sly Fox Brewing Co. Beer Garden (complimentary for participants 21+), and even pony meet and greets! This is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of movement and community that you won't want to miss. Lace up your running shoes, bring your leashed dogs, and get ready for an unforgettable evening!
Set against the backdrop of the stunning Thorncroft Equestrian Center, this event not only promotes fitness but also supports a great cause, with proceeds benefiting the care of the horses at the Farm. After the race, stick around for a lively after-party featuring live music by The Sin Bros, delicious food from local food trucks, a Sly Fox Brewing Co. Beer Garden (complimentary for participants 21+), and even pony meet and greets! This is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of movement and community that you won't want to miss. Lace up your running shoes, bring your leashed dogs, and get ready for an unforgettable evening!
Organiser's Description
8th Annual 5K Trail Run and One-Mile Move-As-You-Please for Thorncroft!
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. _Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. Day-of registration welcome!_
Photos from the 2024 event here. [https://ryansamson.smugmug.com/2024-08-29-Thorncroft-5k-Race]
On August 28, 2025, 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 by _The Sin Bros_, Dos Gringos Mexican Food Kitchen, PA Boys BBQ, and Rita's Water Ice food trucks (food available for purchase by credit card), Sly Fox Brewing Co. 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!
Check out our F.A.Q.S for more info! [https://runsignup.com/Race/5kTrailRunforThorncroft/Page-9]
Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. _Registration opens at 5:00 p.m. Day-of registration welcome!_
Photos from the 2024 event here. [https://ryansamson.smugmug.com/2024-08-29-Thorncroft-5k-Race]
On August 28, 2025, 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 by _The Sin Bros_, Dos Gringos Mexican Food Kitchen, PA Boys BBQ, and Rita's Water Ice food trucks (food available for purchase by credit card), Sly Fox Brewing Co. 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!
Check out our F.A.Q.S for more info! [https://runsignup.com/Race/5kTrailRunforThorncroft/Page-9]
Races
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5K Trail Run
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$38.60
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 [email protected] or call 610-644-1963 to arrange for their complimentary registration. -
5K Walk Only
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
$38.60
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 [email protected] or call 610-644-1963 to arrange for their complimentary registration. -
One-Mile Move-As-You-Please
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 28th August 2025 (6:15PM EDT)
$38.60
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 [email protected] 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 28th August 2025 (6:30PM EDT)
$28.00
**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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