Name: Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Chester Springs, Pennsylvania

About the Event

In-Person Run/Walk Participant Information

Join us on Saturday, May 9, at Main Line Animal Rescue

(1149 Pike Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA)

7:30 am Registration Opens
9:00 am Runners Begin
9:15 am Walkers Begin
10:15 am Beverage Garden/After-Party Opens
12:00 pm Event concludes

Register by selecting one of the options above (run or walk).

Friends, family, kid-friendly dogs, and dog-friendly kids are welcome to register to attend.

Please note: If you register later than Monday, April 21, we cannot guarantee the official 2026 Tails & Trails Race Shirt. We can potentially provide an alternative Tails & Trails race shirt.

Other Activities:

Music
Raffle Baskets
50/50 Drawing
Adoptable Animals
Beverage Garden
Games
Local Vendors
Take Home Crafts
Photo Ops
More

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Virtual Run/Walk Participant Information

Register by selecting the virtual option above.

Complete your run/walk out on the road, on your favorite trails, or on your indoor treadmill on or around Saturday, May 9, 2025.

Track your mileage through apps Strava, Runkeeper, Apple watch, Pacer, Run with Map My Run, or RunGo.

Tag us on social media! Use #tailsandtrails2026 @mainlineaninmalrescue @pspca so we can see you before, during, or after your run or walk. Be sure to include your furry friends, of course!

Races Offered

2K Walk IN-PERSON

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 1.24 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

2K Walk IN-PERSON (Children 10 & Under)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 1.24 Miles

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$0.00

2K Walk IN-PERSON (Children 11-15)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 1.24 Miles

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$20.00

5K Run IN-PERSON

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

5K Run IN-PERSON (Children 10 & Under)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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$0.00

5K Run IN-PERSON (Children 11-15)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$20.00

Furry Friend Registration (Bandana)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — Furry Friend Registration (Bandana)

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$10.00

No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY)

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Type — Running

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$20.00

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk

May 09, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$40.00

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 10 & Under)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 10 & Under)

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$0.00

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 11-15)

May 09, 2026

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Distance — VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 11-15)

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Chester Springs.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.7° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 9.7° / 20.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.8 /

water_drop 69.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.7° / 22.5°

wb_sunny 9.7° / 20.6°

air 10.8 km/h

water_drop 69.0%

About Chester Springs

Chester Springs is an unincorporated community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is centered on West Pikeland Township, and extends into Charlestown Township, Upper Uwchlan Township, Wallace Township, East Nantmeal Township, and West Vincent Township. The Chester Springs Historic District is located in Chester Springs.

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Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk

About the Event

In-Person Run/Walk Participant Information

Join us on Saturday, May 9, at Main Line Animal Rescue

(1149 Pike Springs Road, Chester Springs, PA)

7:30 am Registration Opens9:00 am Runners Begin9:15 am Walkers Begin10:15 am Beverage Garden/After-Party Opens12:00 pm Event concludes

Register by selecting one of the options above (run or walk).

Friends, family, kid-friendly dogs, and dog-friendly kids are welcome to register to attend. Please note: If you register later than Monday, April 21, we cannot guarantee the official 2026 Tails & Trails Race Shirt. We can potentially provide an alternative Tails & Trails race shirt.

Other Activities:

Music

Raffle Baskets

50/50 Drawing

Adoptable Animals

Beverage Garden

Games

Local Vendors

Take Home Crafts

Photo Ops

More

__________________________________________________________________________________

Virtual Run/Walk Participant Information

Register by selecting the virtual option above. Complete your run/walk out on the road, on your favorite trails, or on your indoor treadmill on or around Saturday, May 9, 2025.

Track your mileage through apps Strava, Runkeeper, Apple watch, Pacer, Run with Map My Run, or RunGo. Tag us on social media! Use #tailsandtrails2026 @mainlineaninmalrescue @pspca so we can see you before, during, or after your run or walk. Be sure to include your furry friends, of course!

Races Offered

2K Walk IN-PERSON

2K Walk IN-PERSON (Children 10 & Under)

2K Walk IN-PERSON (Children 11-15)

5K Run IN-PERSON

5K Run IN-PERSON (Children 10 & Under)

5K Run IN-PERSON (Children 11-15)

Furry Friend Registration (Bandana)

No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY)

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 10 & Under)

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk (Children 11-15)

Weather Overview

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7:30 am Registration Opens
9:00 am Runners Begin
9:15 am Walkers Begin
10:15 am Beverage Garden/After-Party Opens
12:00 pm Event concludes

Friends, family, kid-friendly dogs, and dog-friendly kids are welcome to register to attend.

Please note: If you register later than Monday, April 21, we cannot guarantee the official 2026 Tails & Trails Race Shirt. We can potentially provide an alternative Tails & Trails race shirt.

Register by selecting the virtual option above.

Complete your run/walk out on the road, on your favorite trails, or on your indoor treadmill on or around Saturday, May 9, 2025.

Track your mileage through apps Strava, Runkeeper, Apple watch, Pacer, Run with Map My Run, or RunGo.

Tag us on social media! Use #tailsandtrails2026 @mainlineaninmalrescue @pspca so we can see you before, during, or after your run or walk. Be sure to include your furry friends, of course!