Run4Brains 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- West Chester, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $30
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2k Walk | – | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 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
- $30 until Oct 20.
Online registration closes Oct 20, 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 7:21 AM, and the 2k Walk starts at 9:00 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
1023 Fern Hill 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 64°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 1023 Fern Hill Rd, West Chester, PA 19380Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 480 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Run4Brains?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 20, 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).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1023 Fern Hill Rd, West Chester, PA 19380.
From the organizers
Run4Brains is a Halloween-themed 5K run and 2K walk benefiting the Neuroscience Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Join us at West Goshen Community Park on Saturday, October 24 for a morning of running, walking, costumes and community; all in support of pediatric neuroscience research!
Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome. Bring your friends and family to race, walk, or just to support and donate to the cause.
Registration is $30, and don't forget to donate to the cause if you can't attend! All net proceeds will be donated to the Neuroscience Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
~Costumes are encouraged!~
Please Note: All Registrations Are Non-Refundable