Brighter Futures 5K

United States flag Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States

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Brighter Futures 5K runsignup.com
Date 14 Nov, 2026
Races 4 distances
Entry fee $10.00 – $25.00
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Brighter Futures 5K

About the event

Join us for our 8th annual Brighter Futures 5K on the Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail.

All proceeds from the 5K directly support the Friends of Pam Reynolds Memorial Scholarship, part of Kids' Chance of PA's named scholar partner program.

This is a professional, chip-timed event on a crushed stone trail that is flat, shaded, and scenic. Bring your whole family and enjoy a wonderful morning out in the country! 

Race Amenities

  • Goody bag if pre-registered by 10/24
  • Door prizes (must be present to win)
  • Water station, restrooms and free parking
  • Pre-race coffee and post-race refreshment

5K In-Person Awards

  • 1st Male/Female Overall Winners: $100
  • 2nd Male/Female Overall Winners: $50
  • 3rd Male/Female Overall Winners: $25

Recognition for top three male/female finishers in age groups: 19 & under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70+

You must be present to receive your award--they will not be mailed.

5K Race - Virtual Option

Want to participate but can't make it on November 8th? Select the virtual option during registration. Virtual participants won't receive swag bags or awards, but if you submit your time by Monday, November 10th, you will be entered into a drawing for an Amazon gift certificate.

Races offered

14Nov

Brighter Futures 5K - Adult

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$25.00
14Nov

Brighter Futures 5K - Children 12 and under

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$10.00
14Nov

Virtual Brighter Futures 5K - Adult

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$25.00
14Nov

Virtual Brighter Futures 5K - Children 12 and under

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
09:00
Entry fee
$10.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Manheim.

Temperature3.1° / 12.0°
Feels like-1.2° / 7.8°
Sunshine hours7h 31m
Rainfall2.1 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity65.9%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:51
Sunset17:49

About Manheim

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Manheim is a borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 5,064 at the 2020 census. The borough was named after Mannheim, Germany.

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Race results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Brighter Futures 5K.

Place Name Gender Age City Time
🥇 NATE ALTER M 30 — 16:36
🥈 ANTHONY REYNOLDS M 44 — 17:36
🥉 SHAAK SPENCER M 37 — 18:27
4 Caleb Fox M 15 Narvon, PA 19:26
5 Riley Reich M 15 Landisville, PA 19:50

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