Kerr Park, Downingtown PA
Saturday, July 4th, 2026
🎉 Event 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.
- Purpose: Benefits local fire and rescue squads
- Participation: Approximately 1,500 athletes
- Activities: Food, craft exhibitors, and various activities
- Grand Finale: Fireworks display at dusk
🏃♂️ Run for Life
$50 to top male and female
GND T-shirts for all registered runners.
Medals for the 1st three male and female finishers in each category.
Runner's Bibs and GND T-shirt Pick-up at the Gazebo in Kerr Park - July 3rd from 11 AM till 7 PM, July 4th from 6:00 AM till 7:50 AM.
Race starts at 8:00 AM.
- Categories: 5K, 10K, 15K
- Pick-up Times: July 3rd from 11 AM to 7 PM, July 4th from 6:00 AM to 7:50 AM
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Awards: Medals for top finishers
👶 Age Groups
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+
- Categories: Various age groups for fair competition
- Inclusiveness: Wide range catering to all ages
- Encouragement: Friendly atmosphere for participants
- Engagement: Community involvement in the event
🚶♀️ 5K Freedom Walk
GND T-shirts for registered walkers.
This is a FUN walk! Families are encouraged and strollers are just fine! Walk starts at 8:00 AM behind the runners.
- T-shirts: Provided for all registered walkers
- Family Friendly: Encouragement for families to participate
- Start Time: 8:00 AM
- Strollers: Welcomed to join the walk
🏅 Kids K Fun Run
Medals awarded to all finishers
T-shirts for all entrants
Race starts at 10:00 AM
Entry Fee is Non-refundable
- Medals: Awarded to all finishers for motivation
- T-shirts: Given to all participants
- Start Time: 10:00 AM
- Policy: Entry fees are non-refundable
🌐 More Information
For more details about the event, visit the official race page.
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