5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities
5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities is a running race on September 12 – October 3, 2026 in Downingtown, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- September 12 – October 3, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
JOIN US for the 13th annual 5K for Aidan J. Run/Walk for Heart-Safe Communities!
This fast, flat and shady course is perfect for first-timers and runners who are reaching for a PR! We also have a 1-mile walk, kids races, and virtual 5K and walk options. Medals awarded for the teams (the fastest and the most fundraising-est), place winners from each age category, and every child who crosses the finish line in the Kids Races. Top male and female runners overall win $50 cash.
The 5K race is chip-timed, and all runners and 1 mile walkers will receive bibs. Bryn Mawr Race Management will be providing chip-timing services for runners. Runner results will be posted immediately on a flat-screen and online.
Special Pricing for Students and Seniors! Registration for the 5K is only $25 for runners between ages 5-22 and 65-103, and $15 for the 1 Mile Walk for Students and Seniors.The discount price will be reflected at checkout.
Registration is open until Friday, September 12th. Race day registration prices increase $5 per participant for the 5K and 1 Mile Walk. Race Day Registration Fees can be paid via Apple Pay, credit card, cash, or check (made out to Aidan's Heart Foundation).
Please note: Park in the municipal parking lots at Planet Fitness and Kerr Park and walk to the trailhead, also known as Kardon Park or The Ponds, near the Victims Memorial. The address is: 215-369 E Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
Make your donation count even more! When you register, create a team or your own fundraising page! Both are super easy to do through this website. Building teams and reaching out to your family and friends to support your fundraising page are a force multiplier for our 5K event. Registration prices cover our event fees; we count on donations and sponsorships to actually raise funds for our foundation's programming.
Event Schedule:
8:00 am Check-in and Race Day Registration opens
9am Opening Ceremony
9:15 am 5K start
9:20 am 1 Mile Family Walk starts
9:45 am Kids Races
10:00 am Closing Ceremonies
Race Address:
5K Start/Finish (Struble Trailhead: Ponds Parking Lot)
Please, no dogs for this event. Strollers are permitted for 1 Mile Family Walk but not for the 5K Run due to limited space on the trail.
We'll see you on September 13th!
Aidan's Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as recognized by the IRS. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Our EIN# is 46-1917169. Please visit our foundation website at www.AidansHeart.org for more information about our efforts to protect young hearts from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
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Weather
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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Chester 2 Nw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Downingtown, PA
City Elevation
284 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 24 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities
- Date
- September 12 – October 3, 2026
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5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities
Sep 12, 2026