Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
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Downingtown Good Neighbor Day
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day is a daylong community event at Kerr Park in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, that raises funds for the fire and rescue squads within the Downingtown Area School District. The program combines road races, paddle sports, family activities, vendor exhibits, food offerings, and a fireworks display to close the day.
Distances and main event formats:
- 1K kids run
- 5K run and 5K Freedom Walk
- 10K run
- 15K run
- 7 miles canoe/kayak on the Brandywine River
Most road race entries carry a registration fee; canoe entry and cornhole team entry fees are listed separately, and some kids events are free. Registered runners and walkers receive GND T-shirts. All runners receive a commemorative 250th medal, and medals are awarded to top finishers in each category. The top male and female runners receive a cash prize. The Kids K awards medals and T-shirts to entrants, and age groups are used for awards from young children through competitors aged 80 and older.
The event typically attracts about 2,000 participants and features roughly 80 to 100 craft exhibitors and food vendors. Proceeds benefit local emergency providers serving the Downingtown area. Bib and T-shirt pick-up is available at the gazebo in Kerr Park on the days before the main event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
