The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K

About the Event

This year's race features fun for the whole family again! Immediately following the 5K and 1-mile walk, we will be hosting the second annual Kids' Fun Run! All kids 12 and under in attendance are encouraged to participate in a short race in the grassy area near the pavilions. Prizes and awards will be provided! If your kids plan to participate in this fun event, please sign up using this link (same-day sign-ups are also welcome!): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoNr5eclAXxgV-q6cb55pREskAPvcJ_0XKImzsgPVH4/edit?usp=sharing

Please plan to come on out for our outdoor fall festival starting immediately after the race activities and open to all ND Philly club members, friends and family. The festival will feature local food, non-alcoholic drinks, music, giveaways and games for people of all ages. We hope to see you there. All Are Welcome!!

10:00am - 5k Race / Walk Begins
11:00am - Kids' Race!
11:30am - 2pm - Race Awards & Fall Festival Activities

The Phighting Irish 5K honors the life and legacy of Rachel Gernerd, a passionate and dedicated ND Philly club leader who chaired the 5K race committee for many years. Rachel was a beloved member of our ND Philly family — all proceeds benefit the Rachel Gernerd Fund at the University of Notre Dame.

Become a Sponsor for the Phighting Irish 5K here (select "Register for this Event" on the right side): https://philadelphia.undclub.org/events/141087

See below for directions to the Farm Park pavilions:

There is currently one vehicle entrance into the park, located at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Wales Road. Phone GPS systems (particularly Apple Maps) may direct you to use roads that are closed around the park. If you are using GPS, consider plugging in "Farm Park Pediatric Dentistry, 502 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA" as your destination. That business is directly adjacent to the park entrance at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Whales Road. From there, continue into the park and follow the directions below.

When you arrive at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Wales Road, turn at the light heading into the Barley Sheaf apartment complex and stay to the right, go through the main gate, and follow signs to the park office/visitor center. Continue on Upper Farm Road for one mile until you reach the pavilions and parking area on your left.

Races Offered

5K -The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$25.00

1 Mile Walk

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:05

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$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Norristown.

thermostat Temperature

9.2° / 19.9°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.6° / 17.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

66.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:13

nightlight Sunset

18:20

About Norristown

Learn more about the host city, Norristown.

Norristown is a small residential borough in Montgomery County, in the Philadelphia-Camden metro area. The town is about 6 miles outside of Philadelphia, between two greater communities of King of Prussia and Plymouth Meeting.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Clete Willems	M	43	Potomac, MD	17:37
🥇	Patrick Feeney	M	25	Philadelphia, PA	17:46
🥈	Raymond Moylan	M	24	Philadelphia, PA	19:01
🥈	Daniel McGlinn	M	25	Malvern, PA	19:28
🥉	Lucia Sanchez	F	26	Newtown, PA	19:48
🥉	JOSHUA HAUG	M	17	GLEN MILLS, PA	20:56
4	Erin McConnell	F	40	West Chester, PA	20:13
4	Joseph Barbaro	M	23	Holmdel, NJ	21:10
5	Ryan Smith	M	22	Philadelphia, PA	21:06
5	Luke Freimuth	M	14	Gwynedd Valley, PA	22:13
6	Chris Mager	M	26	Blue Bell, PA	21:09
6	John Logan	M	45	Collegeville, PA	22:18
7	Ricky Abate	M	32	Blackwood, NJ	21:22
7	Tom Sheehan	M	54	Springfield, PA	22:43
8	Caitlin Sanchez	F	31	Newtown, PA	21:36
8	William McGowan	M	23	Wayne, PA	22:57
9	John Sheehan	M	55	Media, PA	22:05
9	David Milunic	M	43	Lansdale, PA	22:58
10	Elena Brindley	F	28	Glen Cove, NY	22:15
10	Alexandra Lee	F	23	Philadelphia, PA	24:16
11	David Milunic	M	42	Lansdale, PA	22:07
11	Sean Bennett	M	33	Conshohocken, PA	24:30
12	A. Kawas	M	11	Abington, PA	22:39
12	Ethan Ching	M	23	Philadelphia, PA	24:46
13	Andre Dhondt	M	47	Philadelphia, PA	22:50
13	Mary DeAgostino-Kelly	F	35	Bryn Mawr, PA	24:58
14	Ryan Kawas	M	13	Abington, PA	22:57
14	Shawn McMullen	M	51	Philadelphia, PA	24:59
15	Mike Crowley	M	58	Conshohocken, PA	23:07
15	Ben Rosso	M	27	South Bend, IN	25:23
16	Maureen L Peters	F	44	Lafayette Hill, PA	23:15
16	Nace Mullen	M	65	Philadelphia, PA	25:26
17	Emily Markley	F	23	Philadelphia, PA	23:30
17	Alisha Miller	F	33	Royersford, PA	25:27
18	Tom Sheehan	M	53	Springfield, PA	23:35
18	Katie Dalhoff	F	35	Norristown, PA	25:37
19	Angelica Nunag	F	20	Media, PA	23:47
19	Clare Bennett	F	32	Conshohocken, PA	25:41
20	Katelyn Markley	F	26	Media, PA	23:48
20	Lee Elsey	M	39	Dresher, PA	25:44
21	Aine Sheehan	F	23	Springfield, PA	24:08
21	Andrew Freimuth	M	42	Gwynedd Valley, PA	26:00
22	Stacey Timbo	F	35	Plymouth Meeting, PA	23:59
22	Christopher Shapiro	M	15	Blue Bell, PA	26:22
23	William Parkes	M	38	Strafford, PA	24:09
23	Whitney Lim	F	24	Philadelphia, PA	26:28
24	Lucas Masin-Moyer	M	24	Philadelphia, PA	24:22
24	John Dalhoff	M	35	Norristown, PA	26:45
25	John Hrabrick	M	29	Bryn Mawr, PA	24:22
25	Wendy Robinson	F	57	Conshohocken, PA	26:46
26	John Lee	M	62	Conshohocken, PA	24:18
26	Dayne Hess	M	41	Blue Bell, PA	27:06
27	Katie Lee	F	25	Conshohocken, PA	24:19
27	Mike Crowley	M	59	Conshohocken, PA	27:29
28	Amanda Gorski	F	33	Drexel Hill, PA	24:22
28	Peter Groverman	M	39	Gladwyne, PA	27:58
29	Callum Feldman	M	13	Washington Crossing, PA	24:33
29	Derek De Zeeuw	M	46	Exton, PA	27:56
30	Sean Lane	M	22	Philadelphia, PA	24:37
30	Emma Mangels	F	23	Bay Shore, NY	30:11
31	Tom Gorski	M	33	Drexel Hill, PA	24:37
31	Ted Crawford	M	75	Ft. Myers, FL	30:27
32	Brian Ellixson	M	32	Philadelphia, PA	24:49
32	Kimberly Freimuth	F	43	Gwynedd Valley, PA	30:32
33	Kathleen Dalhoff	F	34	Norristown, PA	24:59
33	Jessica Gonzalez	F	41	Swarthmore, PA	30:34
34	Wendy Robinson	F	56	Conshohocken, PA	25:18
34	Abby Smith	F	26	Philadelphia, PA	30:49
35	Marisa Hoffman	F	26	Blue Bell, PA	25:21
35	Mark Driscoll	M	43	Ambler, PA	30:48
36	David Hill	M	33	Philadelphia, PA	25:30
36	Sean McConnell	M	40	West Chester, PA	31:38
37	Alexandra Arnold	F	45	Ambler, PA	25:56
37	Brendan Crotty	M	39	Wayne, PA	31:38
38	Kimberly Condon	F	40	Lafayette Hill, PA	25:56
38	Patrick Campbell	M	40	Wilmington, DE	31:48
39	Mack Manley	M	15	West Chester, PA	25:57
39	Courtney O’Neill	F	33	Collegeville, PA	32:01
40	Nace Mullen	M	64	Philadelphia, PA	26:00
40	Daniel Wagner	M	36	Audubon, PA	32:03
41	Tara Sheehan	F	18	Springfield, PA	26:03
41	Chris Owens	M	51	Blue Bell, PA	34:15
42	Shawn McMullen	M	49	Philadelphia, PA	26:14
42	Peter Heigl	M	66	Doylestownew britain, PA	35:10
43	Amanda Jeong	F	22	Philadelphia, PA	26:43
43	Gino Trosa	M	38	Avalon, NJ	35:10
44	Regina Mullen	F	47	Philadelphia, PA	26:28
44	J. Coll	M	11	—	37:26
45	Michele Purcell	F	55	Huntingdon Valley, PA	26:59
45	Valerie Geraci	M	39	West Chester, PA	37:32
46	Peter Groverman	M	38	Gladwyne, PA	27:05
46	John Rubbo	M	40	West Chester, PA	37:34
47	David Moore	M	73	Newtown, PA	27:07
47	Diana Nazario	F	42	—	37:53
48	Kit Hoffman	M	47	Philadelphia, PA	27:07
48	Tia Mathisen	F	32	Philadelphia, PA	38:48
49	Brendan Crotty	M	38	Wayne, PA	27:18
50	Nicole Hill	F	38	Philadelphia, PA	27:22