Running races in or near Chester, PA
Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks & more
See below for a frequently-updated, comprehensive list of upcoming running events in the local Chester, PA area. Races listed here include both walking and running events of various distances — from 1-milers, to 5Ks, to marathons, and everything else in between.
Running-5K - Open Race
Organization: Delaware Running Club
Date of Race: 11-28-2026
Description: The Delaware Running Club's premiere event is the Delaware Open Cross ...
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5k, Adult registration
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's the 27th Annual 5k Run!Walk up registration starts at 7:30am ...
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5k, Haverford Township Day Run 2026
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Description 27th Annual 5K Run and WalkJoin us on Haverford ...
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1.5 mile Dash, Child registration
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's the 1.5 mile Dash and School Competition!Instead of a 5K, ...
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Teams - Kids - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-05-2027
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Delaware Open XC Championship 2026
Organization: Delaware Running Club
Date of Race: 11-28-2026
Description: The Delaware Running Club's premiere event is the Delaware Open Cross ...
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Teams - Adults - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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Teams - Adults - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-05-2027
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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5k, Child registration
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's the 27th Annual 5K Run!Walk up registration starts at 7:30am ...
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5k, Child registration
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's the 27th Annual 5K Run!Walk up registration starts at 7:30am ...
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5k, Haverford Township Day Run 2026
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Description 27th Annual 5K Run and WalkJoin us on Haverford ...
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Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-21-2027
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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Muddy Dash | Philadelphia 2027
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-21-2027
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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5k, Haverford Township Day Run 2026
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Description 27th Annual 5K Run and WalkJoin us on Haverford ...
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Teams - Adults - Create a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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Individuals - Adults
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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Teams - Adults - Create a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-05-2027
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Individuals - Adults
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-05-2027
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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Teams - Kids - Join a Team
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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1.5 mile Dash, Child registration
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's the 1.5 mile Dash and School Competition!Instead of a 5K, ...
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5k, Adult registration
Organization: Haverford Township Parks & Recreation
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: DescriptionIt's the 27th Annual 5k Run!Walk up registration starts at 7:30am ...
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Muddy Dash - Exclusive VIP Registration - ...
Organization: Viral Run
Date of Race: 08-21-2027
Description: Muddy Dash is not your average mud run! Get ready for ...
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Goliathon XXV
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 06-05-2027
Description: Goliathon is a unique Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course event ...
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GOLIATHON XXIV
Organization: Goliathon
Date of Race: 10-03-2026
Description: Goliathon is a unique 3.5-mile, Ninja Warrior style, non-profit obstacle course ...
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Rocky Run - 5K
Organization: Run Mfg, Inc.
Date of Race: 11-14-2026
Description: Join 30,000 runners in the heart of Philadelphia for ...
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Complete list of running events in and near Chester, PA: Marathons, 1-milers, 5Ks, half-marathons, 10Ks, obstacle courses, walking events & more.
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About Chester
Chester (PA) is a city in Delaware County with an estimated population of 33,972.[4]
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