Dragon Run for Courage 5K/1M & The "14" Challenge
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WHO: Runners of all ages. Walkers are also invited to participate using the same course. The race will follow a slightly new this year through the streets of Royersford.
WHAT: Dragon Run for Courage 5K Run/Walk will benefit The Conor McKenna Foundation and Jake's Dragon Foundation. Conor and Jake both fought pediatric cancer in their teenage years. Their fight and courage are the basis for their respective foundations. The funds raised will provide a scholarship in Conor's name. In Jake's memory local pediatric cancer families will be supported through gift cards as well as funding research for pediatric cancer.
WHERE: Spring-Ford 9th Grade Center, 400 S. Lewis Rd, Royersford. Race begins in the rear parking lot of 9th Grade Center on Green St.
The "14" Challenge
WHO: Walker, Runners, Push Up Lovers
WHERE: Virtual
WHAT: An opportunity to support Childhood Cancer Awareness for the whole month of September and get yourself ready for the Dragon Run/Walk for Courage. Commit to running 14 miles in the month of September OR commit to walking 14 minutes a day OR commit to doing 14 pushups a day. Why? Because Jake and Conor battled cancer at the age of 14 and no child at any age should have to hear the words "you have cancer." This challenge begins on September 1st and goes until September 30th. Special bundle pricing for both events.
Join fellow runners on October 23, 2021 for the Dragon Run for Courage 5K/1M & The "14" Challenge. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Royersford.
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5K Run
This race is a chip timed 5km run.
1 Mile
This race is a chip timed 1 mile run.
5K Virtual Run
This is a virtual race. Times will be collected and scored.
Weather Overview
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About Royersford
Dragon Run for Courage 5K/1M & The "14" Challenge takes place in Royersford, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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