Join us for our 8th annual Brighter Futures 5K on the Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail.
All proceeds from the 5K directly support the Friends of Pam Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, part of Kids' Chance of PA's named scholar partner program.
This is a professional, chip-timed event on a crushed stone trail that is flat, shaded, and scenic. Bring your whole family and enjoy a wonderful morning out in the country!
Race Amenities
5K In-Person Awards
Recognition for top three male/female finishers in age groups: 19 & under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+
You must be present to receive your award--they will not be mailed.
5K Race - Virtual Option
Want to participate but can't make it on November 8th? Select the virtual option during registration. Virtual participants won't receive swag bags or awards, but if you submit your time by Monday, November 10th, you will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift certificate.
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$10.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$25.00
Nov 14, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$10.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Manheim.
Learn more about the host city, Manheim.
Manheim is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,064 at the 2020 census. The borough was named after Mannheim, Germany.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Brighter Futures 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | NATE ALTER | 16:36 | |
| 🥈 | ANTHONY REYNOLDS | 17:36 | |
| 🥉 | SHAAK SPENCER | 18:27 | |
| 4 | Caleb Fox | 19:26 | |
| 5 | Riley Reich | 19:50 | |
| 6 | Ryan Dunlevy | 20:05 | |
| 7 | NATHAN WITMER | 20:37 | |
| 8 | Anonymous Anonymous | 21:05 | |
| 9 | B. REICH | 21:14 | |
| 10 | Hector Lepiz | 21:19 | |
| 11 | JERELL WENGER | 21:56 | |
| 12 | Dan Brobst | 22:04 | |
| 13 | Rudy Katz | 22:38 | |
| 14 | Wesley Blevins | 22:52 | |
| 15 | Steve Reich | 23:36 | |
| 16 | SETH CROSSLEY | 23:54 | |
| 17 | Jordon Griffith | 24:00 | |
| 18 | VINCENT TIEN` | 24:09 | |
| 19 | Maxwell Bankes | 25:03 | |
| 20 | CARTER GIANQUINTO | 25:47 | |
| 21 | KYRIN VANJURA | 26:03 | |
| 22 | Stacy Miller Batz | 26:15 | |
| 23 | Fraser Davis | 26:26 | |
| 24 | BRIAN BANKES | 26:34 | |
| 25 | DAN PEPE | 27:03 | |
| 26 | LYDIA BERUBE | 27:19 | |
| 27 | Michelle Good | 28:07 | |
| 28 | Alyssa Yoder | 28:39 | |
| 29 | EDEN REYNOLDS | 29:13 | |
| 30 | David Alcock | 29:21 | |
| 31 | LISA DETWEILER | 29:41 | |
| 32 | Abigail Bair | 30:29 | |
| 33 | KAIAH REYNOLDS | 30:29 | |
| 34 | Kevin Murray | 31:27 | |
| 35 | Montrell Fletcher | 31:36 | |
| 36 | Levi White | 31:42 | |
| 37 | Caleb Galeone | 32:16 | |
| 38 | KRISTEN RICHARD | 32:45 | |
| 39 | Renee Shenk | 33:33 | |
| 40 | LORELEI SHEPRO | 34:47 | |
| 41 | TROY SHEPRO | 34:49 | |
| 42 | Susan Landis | 35:13 | |
| 43 | Cody Reynolds | 36:29 | |
| 44 | Payton Zimmerman | 36:30 | |
| 45 | Laykin Rudy | 36:31 | |
| 46 | Sara Habecker | 36:35 | |
| 47 | KEVIN LAM | 36:37 | |
| 48 | John Reynolds | 38:13 | |
| 49 | FRANK DOGGER | 38:13 | |
| 50 | Adam Giaquinto | 38:21 |
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