The 4th Annual Summer Sendoff 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk returns on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This all-age, family friendly event in beautiful Chester Springs is held at Pickering Valley Elementary School and Eagle Crossroads Park - where the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will begin and end. The 5K "Byers Loop" Course has been conquered by young runners and local elites!
Proud to announce 2L Race Services RETURNS as the Premier Timing Company of the 2025 Summer Sendoff 5K Race!
Every registered participant can expect a 2025 Summer Sendoff T-SHIRT, CASH PRIZES for Top 3 Overall Male/Female finishers, MEDALS for the Top 3 finishers in EACH age group (9 & under to 70+), amazing RAFFLE BASKETS, BIB NUMBER PRIZES and a 1 Mile Walk that has GAMES along the way!
*NEW* to this year's event: MUSIC, WATER STATION & TENT at the start/finish area to ensure our particiapnts are pumped up and hydrated!
DATE | Saturday, August 16, 2025 * RAIN or SHINE EVENT *
TIME | 4:30 PM Race Day Registration Opens, 6:00 PM Event Kick-Off & 1 Mile & 7:00 PM 5K Run
LOCATION | Pickering Valley Elementary School 121 Byers Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425
REGISTRATION | $30 Early Registration NOW OPEN!
The Summer Sendoff strives to strengthen community ties while raising funds and awareness for a local non-profit organization. BEST BUDDIES is the 2025 Summer Sendoff non-profit recipient. BEST BUDDIES is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
A portion of EVERY registration will be donated to BEST BUDDIES as we run and walk to raise money and awareness about the power of INCLUSIVITY. The 2024 Summer Sendoff proudly donated over $2,000 to BEST BUDDIES thanks to our 225+ registered walkers and runners!
The Summer Sendoff was created as a Graduation Service Project in 2022 by Downingtown East and STEM Academy Cross Country and Track and Field Athletes.
Aug 15, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
18:00
$20.00
Aug 15, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
19:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Chester Springs.
Learn more about the host city, Chester Springs.
Chester Springs is an unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is centered on West Pikeland Township, and extends into Charlestown Township, Upper Uwchlan Township, Wallace Township, East Nantmeal Township, and West Vincent Township. The Chester Springs Historic District is located in Chester Springs.
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