5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities
About this race
JOIN US for the 13th annual 5K for Aidan J. Run/Walk for Heart-Safe Communities!
This fast, flat and shady course is perfect for first-timers and runners who are reaching for a PR! We also have a 1-mile walk, kids races, and virtual 5K and walk options. Medals awarded for the teams (the fastest and the most fundraising-est), place winners from each age category, and every child who crosses the finish line in the Kids Races. Top male and female runners overall win $50 cash.
The 5K race is chip-timed, and all runners and 1 mile walkers will receive bibs. Bryn Mawr Race Management will be providing chip-timing services for runners. Runner results will be posted immediately on a flat-screen and online.
Special Pricing for Students and Seniors! Registration for the 5K is only $25 for runners between ages 5-22 and 65-103, and $15 for the 1 Mile Walk for Students and Seniors.The discount price will be reflected at checkout.
Registration is open until Friday, September 12th. Race day registration prices increase $5 per participant for the 5K and 1 Mile Walk. Race Day Registration Fees can be paid via Apple Pay, credit card, cash, or check (made out to Aidan's Heart Foundation).
Please note: Park in the municipal parking lots at Planet Fitness and Kerr Park and walk to the trailhead, also known as Kardon Park or The Ponds, near the Victims Memorial. The address is: 215-369 E Pennsylvania Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
Make your donation count even more! When you register, create a team or your own fundraising page! Both are super easy to do through this website. Building teams and reaching out to your family and friends to support your fundraising page are a force multiplier for our 5K event. Registration prices cover our event fees; we count on donations and sponsorships to actually raise funds for our foundation's programming.
Event Schedule:
8:00 am Check-in and Race Day Registration opens
9am Opening Ceremony
9:15 am 5K start
9:20 am 1 Mile Family Walk starts
9:45 am Kids Races
10:00 am Closing Ceremonies
Race Address:
5K Start/Finish (Struble Trailhead: Ponds Parking Lot)
Please, no dogs for this event. Strollers are permitted for 1 Mile Family Walk but not for the 5K Run due to limited space on the trail.
We'll see you on September 13th!
Aidan's Heart Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization as recognized by the IRS. All donations are 100% tax-deductible. Our EIN# is 46-1917169. Please visit our foundation website at www.AidansHeart.org for more information about our efforts to protect young hearts from Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
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Running
Kids Races
Kids Races are short-distance dashes held on grass in the park. Age Groups: 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11. Every child gets a medal for crossing the finish line!
5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run)
This option is for runners who intend to participate in the IN-PERSON 5K starting at 9am at Kerr Park and ending on the Struble Trail on Saturday, September 13th. This event is rain or shine! If you'd like to participate virtually, please select the VIRTUAL option below. The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 6th at 12:01am through Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.
VIRTUAL 5K Run
The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 6th at 12:01am through Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.
VIRTUAL 1 Mile Walk
The window for virtual event participation is Saturday, September 6th at 12:01am through Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.
Walking
1 Mile (In-Person) Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 12 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Downingtown, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:41 AM and sets at 7:16 PM local time (EDT) in Downingtown on September 12, 2026 — 12h 35m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — 5K for Aidan J. Heart-Safe Communities
5K for Aidan J. (In-Person 5K Run) · 57 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mike Padilla | 17:15 | 5:33 /mi |
| 2 | Robby Thompson | 18:36 | 5:59 /mi |
| 3 | Ethan Fox | 18:37 | 6:00 /mi |
| 4 | Zach Rota | 19:04 | 6:08 /mi |
| 5 | Collin Fleury | 19:09 | 6:10 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 19 Downingtown events
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