Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA
- Distance
- 5K Run for Life · 5K Freedom Walk · 10K Run for Life & more
From the Organizer
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day benefits the Fire and rescue squads within the Downingtown Area School District. Good Neighbor Day is an all-day event that starts with the Run for Life 5K, 10K, 15K or 5K Freedom Walk. Approximately 2,000 athletes participate each year. Throughout the day you can enjoy fabulous food, visit 80-100 craft exhibitors or simply enjoy one of the many activities scheduled for the day. The day is capped off with a Fireworks Grand Finale that starts at dusk.
Proceeds benefit the following emergency providers: Alert Fire Company - Minquas Fire and EMS - Uwchlan Ambulance - East Brandywine Fire Company - Lionville Fire Company - Glenmoore Fire Company - West Bradford Fire Company
RUN FOR LIFE 5K, 10K, 15K
$100 to top male and female runners
GND T-shirts for all registered runners.
Commemorative 250th Medal for ALL runners!
Medals for 1st three male and female finishers in each category
Runner's Bibs and GND T-shirt Pick-up at the Gazebo in Kerr Park - July 3rd from 10 AM till 7 PM, July 4th from 6:00 AM till 7:50 AM
Race starts at 8:00 AM
AGE GROUPS
7 & Under, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
5K FREEDOM WALK
GND T-shirts for registered walkers.
This is a FUN walk! Families are encouraged and strollers are just fine!
Walk starts at 8:00 AM behind the runners.
KIDS K FUN RUN
Medals awarded to all finishers
T-shirts for all entrants
Race starts at 10:00 AM
Entry Fee is Non-refundable
Events
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
86°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from W Chester 2 Nw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Downingtown, PA
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
- Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026
- Date
- July 4, 2026
- Location
- Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026?
- Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026 is a running race held in Downingtown, Pennsylvania on July 4, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026?
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania at Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026
Jul 4, 2026