Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2025

🏁 Race Overview

Downingtown Good Neighbor Day benefits the Fire and rescue squads within the Downingtown Area School District. Good Neighbor Day is a day long event that starts with the Run for Life 5K, 10K, 15K or 5K Freedom Walk. Approximately 1,500 athletes participate each year. Throughout the day you can enjoy fabulous food, visit 80-100 craft exhibitors or simply enjoy one of the many activities scheduled for the day. The day is capped off with a Fireworks Grand Finale that starts at dusk.

💰 Beneficiaries

Proceeds benefit the following emergency providers:

• Alert Fire Company: Supporting local firefighting efforts.
• Minquas Fire and EMS: Emergency medical services in the community.
• Uwchlan Ambulance: Providing critical care and transport.
• East Brandywine Fire Company: Local fire protection services.

🏃‍♂️ Run for Life Event Details

• Entry Fee: $50 to top male and female.
• T-shirts: For first 1000 registered runners.
• Medals: For 1st three male and female finishers in each category.
• Packet Pick-up: At Kerr Park - July 3rd from Noon till 7 PM, July 4th from 6:00 AM till 7:50 AM.

Race starts at 8:00 AM.

👶 Age Groups

Categories include: 7 & Under, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

🚶 5K Freedom Walk

• T-shirts: For first 150 registered walkers.
• Note: THE 5K FREEDOM WALK WILL NOT BE TIMED THIS YEAR!!!! This is a fun walk.
• Start Time: Walk starts at 8:00 AM.

🏅 Kids K Fun Run

• Registration: Kids K Fun Run registration is on race day only.
• Medals: Awarded to all finishers.
• T-shirts: For first 200 entries.
• Start Time: Race starts at 10:00 AM.

Entry Fee is Non-refundable.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Downingtown Good Neighbor Day.