8TH Annual
8th Annual Cider Run 5K
8th Annual Cider Run 5K is a running race on November 7, 2026 in West Chester, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $30.
- Date
- November 7, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
All participants will receive a free technical running shirt, and a free serving of Highland Orchard Apple Cider and an apple cider donut. All proceeds go to supporting Coatesville Kids to College's work to empower children and youth in Coatesville through affordable full-day pre-k and free after-school and summer programs. We look forward to your participation and support.
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The process is easy:
STEP 1: Register for the race.
You can register online from September 7th up until 9:45 the morning of the event. Please arrive no later than 9:30 to ensure you can sign in or sign up on time. Once the registration closes online we CANNOT sign up any additional participants.
STEP 2: Join us for our 5K
Join us at Highland Orchards on November 7th. Registration opens at 9 am, closes at 9:45am and the race starts at 10 am.
Pick up shirts and a free apple cider donut and a free pint of apple cider after you run the 5K or 1 mile walk together with us!
Sharing is Caring . . .
Do you have friends who love to run and want to support a great cause? Or maybe you would love to take a morning stroll in one of the most beautiful orchards in the area by yourself, with a friend or loved ones. Encourage others to sign up, enjoy a beautiful day on an orchard and build even more support and awareness for our students and family at CKC!
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PRIZES
The overall male and female race winner will win cash prize of $50 in addition to their placement trophy.
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Thank you to Highland Orchard for their awesome support!
For information on Corporate Sponsorship, contact: aja@coatesvillekidstocollege.org or admin@coatesvillekidstocollege.org
Individual donations to Coatesville Kids to College are also welcome.
Click the DONATIONS button above.
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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
58°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Chester 2 Nw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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71
Days to train
- Race
- 8th Annual Cider Run 5K
- Date
- November 7, 2026
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8th Annual Cider Run 5K
Nov 7, 2026