Downingtown Good Neighbor Day – Firetrucks and Fireworks 2026

Race Overview: A race coming up on 07/04/2026 in Downingtown, PA. Get all the nerdy details below or follow the sign up links to secure your spot today!
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Race data last checked: 2025-11-26

Race 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.

Proceeds benefit the following emergency providers: Alert Fire Company – Minquas Fire and EMS – Uwchlan Ambulance – East Brandywine Fire Company – Lionville Fire Company – Glenmoore Fire Company – West Bradford Fire Company

RUN FOR LIFE 5K, 10K, 15K

$50 to top male and female
GND T-shirts for all registered runners.
Medals for 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

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+

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.

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

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