19TH Annual
19th Annual Stanley's Dream 5k Run and 2.5k Walk
19th Annual Stanley's Dream 5k Run and 2.5k Walk is a running race on January 1, 2027 in West Chester, PA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (74 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Stanley Edwards had a dream: his dream was to attend college. Unlike many 12-year olds, achieving his dream was complicated by the battle he was fighting against brain cancer. A gifted student and promising athlete, Stanley was diagnosed with a brain tumor at age 12. Due to the location of the tumor, surgery to remove it resulted in the onset of learning disabilities as well as paralysis of his right arm and leg, making school more difficult and forever preventing him from participating in the many sports he loved.
Despite these unthinkable obstacles, Stanley persevered toward his dream. Unexpectedly, in 2001 the Edwards family learned that Stanley's tumor had returned. Stanley passed away in January of 2002 at the age of 14. In a tribute to this courageous young man, his family created Stanley's DREAM to continue his legacy.
Stanley's DREAM provides college scholarships to graduating seniors and supports childhood brain cancer research by awarding research grants to hospitals.
The race is back to being in person this year with a virtual option.
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
41°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Chester 2 Nw, 2 mi from the venue.
About West Chester, PA
Population
19,235
as of 2023
City Elevation
444 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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74
Days to train
- Race
- 19th Annual Stanley's Dream 5k Run and 2.5k Walk
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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19th Annual Stanley's Dream 5k Run and 2.5k Walk
Jan 1, 2027