
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 8th Annual Jack Duffy 5K Power Run and 1M Walk! This event is held to honor and celebrate the life of Jack Duffy, a brilliant and kind young man and accomplished runner. Proceeds support youth mental health and suicide prevention.
The event will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, including a virtual option. The in-person run and walk will be held in Horsham, PA, starting and ending at the Hatboro-Horsham High School Stadium and continuing along the beautiful, paved Horsham Power Line Trail. Advanced online registration is open through August 7 and is discounted versus race day sign-up. A free t-shirt is available if registered by July 8. Pickup for bibs and shirts will be at check-in on race day beginning at 7:15 am, with the race starting promptly at 8:00.
Awards for the in-person race will be given to the top three male and female runners as well as the top male and female in each age category. Please join us again this year to honor Jack’s commitment to empower physical and mental health!
Events
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
84°
Typical Low
66°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Willow Grove Nas, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
295 ft
Nearest Airport
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coming Up
Chosen 300 Walk Against Homelessness
4 miles away
Abington Invitational
4 miles away
Honor and Courage Foundation's "No One Left Behind" Walk
2 miles away
Hope in Every Step: A Walk to Prevent Suicide
4 miles away
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Jack Duffy 5K Power Run 2026
Aug 7, 2026