The 4th Annual Rugby Run 5k

Event Overview

• Race Type: A 5k run and a 1-mile fun walk to benefit the Downingtown Rugby Club and All 4 Paws Rescue.
• Date: Sunday, October 4th at 10:00 am.
• Registration Time: Registration opens at 9:00 am.
• Rain Policy: Rugby players run in the rain, we prefer it!!

About Downingtown Rugby Football Club

• Mission: The Downingtown Rugby Football Club is a non-profit sports organization dedicated to playing, developing, and promoting rugby in the Downingtown Area for everyone from Grades K through 12.
• Community Engagement: Through its engagement with local families and youth, Downingtown Rugby Football Club helps expand the fastest-growing sport in the USA.
• History: The Downingtown Rugby Football Club was founded in 1996 to attract student-athletes to the team-oriented environment, sportsmanship focus, and excitement of play that rugby has to offer.
• Cultural Values: Participants and their families will find a welcoming, supportive culture that serves not simply to improve rugby skills but also to strengthen youths’ sense of self, discipline, and drive.

Club Operations

• Volunteer Run: From its inception, the club has been coached and managed by an all-volunteer group of parents, former players, and rugby enthusiasts.
• Affordability: In doing this, we keep the cost as low as possible so all kids, regardless of socioeconomic background, can experience this incredible sport.
• Operational Costs: The Club costs cover equipment, uniforms, insurance, coaches' training, medical staff, referees, and field rentals for matches and practices throughout the year.

Support & Sponsorship

• Sponsorship Inquiry: Are you interested in sponsoring? Contact us below!
• Fund Allocation: All funds raised support the Downingtown Rugby Football Club and All 4 Paws Rescue.

Learn More

• Race Registration: Register for the Rugby Run 5k