5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $30 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile (In-Person) Walk | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run) | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $30$40 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| Kids Races (Ages 2-11) | Kids | Oct 3, 202610:00 AM | $15 | – |
| VIRTUAL 1 Mile WalkVirtual | 1 Mile | Oct 3, 202612:01 AM | $15$20 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL 5K RunVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 202612:01 AM | $20$25 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $30 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile (In-Person) Walk: $20 until Oct 2, then $30 until Oct 3.
- 5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run): $30 until Oct 2, then $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Downingtown runs 31:11, about 10:02 a mile, based on 8 races with published results. Women typically finish in 33:14 and men in 29:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 1 Mile (In-Person) Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 250 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Struble Trail (Ponds/Victims Memorial Trailhead), Downingtown, PA 19335
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for 5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:55 or better, the top quarter in 24:46, and half the field in 31:22; the last tenth came in after 45:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:59 | 23:48 |
| 30-39 | n/a | 21:58 |
| 40-49 | 33:10 | 24:39 |
| 50-59 | 33:39 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 43 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 122 to 69 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:21 to 31:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 69 (-38%) | 31:22 | under 22:55 | 19:17 |
| 2024 | 111 (+23%) | 30:05 | under 22:14 | 19:34 |
| 2023 | 90 (-26%) | 28:15 | under 22:30 | 18:22 |
| 2022 | 122 | 30:21 | under 22:25 | 19:52 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:46, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 78°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Struble Trail (Ponds/Victims Memorial Trailhead), Downingtown, PA 19335Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 250 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 13, 2025), 2024 (Jun 15, 2024), 2023 (Jun 17, 2023), 2022 (Jun 18, 2022), 2021 (Oct 16, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 5K for Aidan J. Run & 1 Mile Walk for Heart-Safe Communities?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Pennsylvania ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 69 runners finished the 5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run); the median finish was 31:22 and the winner ran 19:17.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:46, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 9 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Struble Trail (Ponds/Victims Memorial Trailhead), Downingtown, PA 19335.
From the organizers
It’s our 14th annual celebration of Aidan’s legacy!