Register by 6/30/2025 and save $5 off registration! 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.
OVERALL AWARDS Overall Winner Trophy and gift card will be presented: Men - 1st Place Women - 1st Place AGE GROUPS medals will be awarded to the age groups: Age group awards will be presented to the top three men and the top three women in the following age groups: 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 Plus Award Ceremony: Award ceremony will be held on site immediately following the completion of the race.
5K: T-Shirt (A=Adult, Y=Youth, W=Women, M=Men)
1 Miles: T-Shirt (A=Adult, Y=Youth, W=Women, M=Men)
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | $30.00 | Feb 23 | Jun 28 |
| $35.00 | Jun 29 | Sep 16 | |
| $40.00 | Sep 17 | Oct 3 | |
| 1 Miles | $30.00 | Mar 2 | Jun 28 |
| $35.00 | Jun 29 | Sep 16 | |
| $40.00 | Sep 17 | Oct 3 |
7:30 a.m. – Registration begins 9:00 a.m. 5K begins 9:05 a.m. – 1 mile Walk/ Run begins 10:30 a.m. – Award ceremony *This is rain or shine event
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