Summer Sendoff 5K & 1 Mile

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Pickering Valley Elementary School & Eagle Crossroads Park, Chester Springs PA

Saturday, August 16th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The 4th Annual Summer Sendoff 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk returns on Saturday, August 16, 2025. This all-age, family friendly event in beautiful Chester Springs is held at Pickering Valley Elementary School and Eagle Crossroads Park - where the 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk will begin and end. The 5K "Byers Loop" Course has been conquered by young runners and local elites!

🏅 Timing Partner

Proud to announce 2L Race Services RETURNS as the Premier Timing Company of the 2025 Summer Sendoff 5K Race!

🎽 Participant Expectations

T-SHIRT: Every registered participant can expect a 2025 Summer Sendoff T-SHIRT.
CASH PRIZES: Awards for the Top 3 Overall Male/Female finishers.
MEDALS: For the Top 3 finishers in EACH age group (9 & under to 70+).
RAFFLE BASKETS: Amazing prizes available!

🎉 New Features

MUSIC: Enjoy live music at the event!
WATER STATION & TENT: Located at the start/finish area to keep participants hydrated and energized!

📅 Date & Time

DATE: Saturday, August 16, 2025 - RAIN or SHINE EVENT
TIME: 4:30 PM Race Day Registration Opens
EVENT KICK-OFF: 6:00 PM for 1 Mile Walk
5K RUN: 7:00 PM

📍 Location

Pickering Valley Elementary School, 121 Byers Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425

💵 Registration

$30 Early Registration NOW OPEN!

💖 Community Impact

The Summer Sendoff strives to strengthen community ties while raising funds and awareness for a local non-profit organization. BEST BUDDIES is the 2025 Summer Sendoff non-profit recipient. BEST BUDDIES is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

🌟 Giving Back

A portion of EVERY registration will be donated to BEST BUDDIES as we run and walk to raise money and awareness about the power of INCLUSIVITY. The 2024 Summer Sendoff proudly donated over $2,000 to BEST BUDDIES thanks to our 225+ registered walkers and runners!

🏅 Event Origins

The Summer Sendoff was created as a Graduation Service Project in 2022 by Downingtown East and STEM Academy Cross Country and Track and Field Athletes.