8th Annual Cider Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKC Cider Run 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $25 | – |
| CKC Cider Run 5k | 5K | Nov 7, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- CKC Cider Run 1 Mile Walk: $25 until Nov 7.
- CKC Cider Run 5k: $30 until Nov 7.
Online registration closes Nov 7, 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 West Chester runs 30:40, about 9:52 a mile, based on 16 races with published results. Women typically finish in 31:47 and men in 28:20.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:37 AM, and the CKC Cider Run 1 Mile Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 480 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380
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 (2L Race Services) for 8th Annual Cider Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 8th Annual Cider Run 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 27:25 or better, the top quarter in 30:14, and half the field in 35:12; the last tenth came in after 47:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:39 | n/a |
| 20-29 | 29:38 | 31:55 |
| 30-39 | 28:37 | 24:17 |
| 40-49 | 32:46 | 27:02 |
| 50-59 | 38:46 | 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
Up 32 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
8th Annual Cider Run 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 90 to 119 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:11 to 35:12.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 (+43%) | 35:12 | under 27:25 | 22:25 |
| 2024 | 83 (+66%) | 34:54 | under 25:39 | 21:50 |
| 2022 | 50 (-44%) | 31:11 | under 24:56 | 23:02 |
| 2021 | 90 | 29:11 | under 24:34 | 18:24 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:14, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
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 November 7 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 14% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 71°F.
Based on 70 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
- 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 480 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; Custom T-Shirt and Custom Participation Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022), 2021 (Nov 6, 2021), 2019 (Nov 2, 2019)
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Quick answers
- When is 8th Annual Cider Run 5K?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 7, 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 and a finisher medal, 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 119 runners finished the CKC Cider Run 5k; the median finish was 35:12 and the winner ran 22:25.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:14, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 11 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1000 Marshallton Thorndale Rd, West Chester, PA 19380.
From the organizers
Welcome! We're thrilled to see you at our 8th annual Cider Run 5K!
We're excited to be running and walking with you at Highland Orchards through the beautiful fruit groves on Saturday November 7th, 2026.
The day of the event, in person registration opens at 9 am, the run and walk starts at 10 am, and then after the race you can enjoy festivities from local food trucks and a craft beer garden on the grounds from 11 am - 2 pm. It's a great way to spend your day!