Kennett Run
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Kennett Run : May 16, 2026
The Kennett Run takes place in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, with start and finish within Anson B. Nixon Park. The event marks the 36th year of the Kennett Run Charities and reports more than $1,315,000 in support for Southern Chester County nonprofits. A post-race party at the park offers food and beverages, including beer for those 21 and over. T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered before April 21, 2026.
Events, course and logistics
Race choices include:
- 5K Run/Walk (presented by ChristianaCare)
- 10K Run
- 5K PoweRun
- 10K PoweRun
- 1 Mile Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run Around the Pond
All courses start and end in Anson B. Nixon Park. The 5K and 10K courses combine hills and flat sections, with about 70% on Kennett Square main streets and 30% on park trails and access roads; the 10K is two laps of the 5K. The 1-mile course is flat for the first half then has a couple of moderate hills. The kids course is flat around the park ponds. PoweRunners perform bench presses or pull-ups before their run; each lift reduces the adjusted finish time by 30 seconds for the 5K and by 1 minute for the 10K. Packet pickup is available the day before at the Kennett YMCA and on race day at the park. Limited parking is available at the park; shuttle buses run from Kennett High School and other nearby parking areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
