RunFAR 5K for Covenant Mercies 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $35
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
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 7:21 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
211 E Pennsylvania Ave, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 47°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% 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
- 211 E Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is RunFAR 5K for Covenant Mercies?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 211 E Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335.
From the organizers
Held on the flat and fast Struble Trail, this race is in support of Covenant Mercies, a local nonprofit organization that helps orphaned children rise above poverty. The funds raised through RunFAR help provide children in Uganda, Zambia, Ethiopia and Liberia with an education, healthcare and mentorship. For more information visit covenantmercies.org