Cecil and Grace Bean’s 5K is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Collegeville, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
Join Us for the Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen 5K Run/Walk!
Lace up your sneakers and make every step count at our 5K Run/Walk benefiting Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen. 100% of event proceeds will be donated to the soup kitchen, helping provide free, hot meals to individuals and families facing food insecurity in our community. The soup kitchen serves more than 500 meals each week in Norristown and has been a source of nourishment, dignity, and hope for neighbors in need for decades. Located at 520 Church Street, Norristown, PA, the organization continues its mission of ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.
Race Details
5K Run/Walk Start Time: 9:00 AM
All ages and fitness levels are welcome.
This is a community-focused, low-frills event designed to maximize the funds donated to the soup kitchen.
There will be no professional race timing services, but there will be plenty of fun, camaraderie, and a great cause to support.
Important Registration Information
Register by October 1st to guarantee your event t-shirt.
Exciting raffle baskets will be available, with winners drawn during the event.
Why participate?
Running or walking a 5K for Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen is about much more than crossing a finish line. Every participant helps provide warm, nutritious meals to people experiencing hunger, financial hardship, or difficult circumstances. A hot meal offers more than nourishment. It provides comfort, compassion, and hope.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, you are joining a community of people committed to making a positive difference. Together, we can help ensure that more of our neighbors have access to a hot meal and the support that comes with it.
One race. One community. One meaningful impact. We hope you'll join us!
Learn more about Cecil and Grace Bean's Soup kitchen here: https://beansoupkitchen.com/
Weather
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
66°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Graterford 1 E, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
332 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 38 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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