Unite For HER Run/Walk
About this race
We’re Shutting Down the Streets for HER!
14th Annual Unite for HER 5K Run/Walk – October 17, 2026
West Chester, PA & Virtual Participation Available
We’re closing down the streets of West Chester for the largest run/walk in town, and it’s all thanks to YOU, our incredible community! Join us as we come together to support those affected by breast and ovarian cancers across the country.
Why We Run/Walk
100% of proceeds benefit Unite for HER, providing integrative therapies, resources, and support to breast and ovarian cancer patients nationwide.
🏃 Event Highlights
In-person 5K in downtown West Chester on Saturday, October 17, 2026
Chance to win $250 for the top male and female finishers
Virtual option October 17th and 18th available so you can participate from anywhere
👕 T-Shirt Deadline
Register by September 17th to guarantee a race day t-shirt.
Virtual participants: You’ll receive an email from Tuttle Marketing when your shirt ships. Please note that Unite for HER is not responsible for USPS delays or lost packages.
Let’s go the distance — for THEM!
Pick your distance
Running
Go the Distance for HER 5K (In Person - West Chester, PA)
To be guaranteed a race day T-shirt, you must register by 9/17/2026. Any additional apparel ordered, you will need to pick up at bib/t-shirt pick up or at the family tailgate!
Go the Distance for HER 2K (In Person - West Chester, PA)
To be guaranteed a race day T-shirt, you must register by 9/17/2026. Any additional apparel ordered, you will need to pick up at bib/t-shirt pick up or at the family tailgate!
VIRTUAL Go the Distance for HER 5K (nationwide)
To be guaranteed a race day T-shirt, you must register by 9/17/2026. It will be mailed to you. Any apparel you order will also be mailed directly to you.
VIRTUAL Go the Distance for HER 2K (nationwide)
To be guaranteed a race day T-shirt, you must register by 9/17/2026. It will be mailed to you. Any apparel you order will also be mailed directly to you.
VIRTUAL Go the Distance for HER Half - Marathon (nationwide)
To be guaranteed a race day T-shirt, you must register by 9/17/2026. It will be mailed to you. Any apparel you order will also be mailed directly to you.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in West Chester, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:20 PM local time (EDT) in West Chester on October 17, 2026 — 11h 05m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in West Chester
Find upcoming events by distance:
- West Chester 5K Races 12 races
- West Chester Running Calendar 2026 21 races
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, 22 West Chester events
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