The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K
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The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K

Norristown, Pennsylvania, United States View on map
Oct 25, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

This year's race features fun for the whole family again! Immediately following the 5K and 1-mile walk, we will be hosting the second annual Kids' Fun Run! All kids 12 and under in attendance are encouraged to participate in a short race in the grassy area near the pavilions.  Prizes and awards will be provided!  If your kids plan to participate in this fun event, please sign up using this link (same-day sign-ups are also welcome!): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VoNr5eclAXxgV-q6cb55pREskAPvcJ_0XKImzsgPVH4/edit?usp=sharing

Please plan to come on out for our outdoor fall festival starting immediately after the race activities and open to all ND Philly club members, friends and family. The festival will feature local food, non-alcoholic drinks, music, giveaways and games for people of all ages. We hope to see you there. All Are Welcome!!

  • 10:00am - 5k Race / Walk Begins
  • 11:00am - Kids' Race! 
  • 11:30am - 2pm - Race Awards & Fall Festival Activities

The Phighting Irish 5K honors the life and legacy of Rachel Gernerd, a passionate and dedicated ND Philly club leader who chaired the 5K race committee for many years.  Rachel was a beloved member of our ND Philly family — all proceeds benefit the Rachel Gernerd Fund at the University of Notre Dame.  

Become a Sponsor for the Phighting Irish 5K here (select "Register for this Event" on the right side):  https://philadelphia.undclub.org/events/141087 

See below for directions to the Farm Park pavilions:

There is currently one vehicle entrance into the park, located at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Wales Road.  Phone GPS systems (particularly Apple Maps) may direct you to use roads that are closed around the park.  If you are using GPS, consider plugging in "Farm Park Pediatric Dentistry, 502 W Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA" as your destination.  That business is directly adjacent to the park entrance at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Whales Road.  From there, continue into the park and follow the directions below.

When you arrive at the intersection of Germantown Pike and North Wales Road, turn at the light heading into the Barley Sheaf apartment complex and stay to the right, go through the main gate, and follow signs to the park office/visitor center.  Continue on Upper Farm Road for one mile until you reach the pavilions and parking area on your left.

Pick your distance

Running

5K -The Rachel Gernerd Phighting Irish 5K

Oct 25, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Walking

1 Mile Walk

Oct 25, 2026 1.6K 10:05 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 6 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Norristown.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) 7.5° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 18.6°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 4.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) 18.6°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
19.2
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.9mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
65.8%

Course

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