Chester County 5k Winter Series
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Chester County 5k Winter Series
The Chester County 5k Winter Series is a set of running events held in Downingtown, Pennsylvania from December 14, 2025 to March 8, 2026. The series includes five race dates spread across the winter months and a kids event. Organizers describe the Downingtown West course as PR friendly.
Schedule and distances
- 5k
- 10k (held on one race day)
- 400 m (Kids dash)
The five main race dates are listed as December 20, January 11, January 25, February 8, and March 8. A kids 400 m dash is included during the series.
Location and course
All events take place at Downingtown West High School, 445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335. The course runs around the grounds of the Downingtown West and Middle School campuses.
Timing, awards and registration
Timing uses a disposable MyLaps bibtag system and results are posted live by Chester County Racing Services. Awards include Top 10 age-graded results; race winners receive a gift card from Bryn Mawr Running Company (West Chester). Series winners - top male and top female - receive a free pair of shoes from the same store when they complete at least three races. Multi-event pricing discounts apply for registering in multiple races; registering for all five offers a stated savings. Race day registration and bib pick up are available in the gym lobby starting approximately one hour before the 5k. Events may be changed or canceled only for severe weather; there are no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
