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Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk

Name: Tails and Trails 5K Run/2K Walk
Start: 2027-05-08
End: 2027-05-08
Location: Chester Springs

Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, United States

Saturday, 08 May 2027 181 days left

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Date 08 May, 2027

Races 11 distances

Entry fee $10.00 – $40.00

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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 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.

This event is rain or shine.

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, 2026.

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

08May

2K Walk IN-PERSON

Running

Distance: 2K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $40.00

08May

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

Running

Distance: 2K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $0.00

08May

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

Running

Distance: 2K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $20.00

08May

5K Run IN-PERSON

Running

Distance: 5K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $40.00

08May

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

Running

Distance: 5K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $0.00

08May

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

Running

Distance: 5K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $20.00

08May

Furry Friend Registration (Bandana)

Running

Distance: Furry Friend Registration (Bandana)
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $10.00

08May

No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY)

Running

Distance: No Sweat Participant (Tee Shirt Purchase ONLY)
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $20.00

08May

VIRTUAL 5K Run/2K Walk

Running

Distance: 5K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $40.00

08May

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

Running

Distance: 5K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $0.00

08May

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

Running

Distance: 5K
Start time: 07:30
Entry fee: $20.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for May in Chester Springs.

Temperature11.5° / 22.2°

Feels like9.4° / 20.2°

Sunshine hours9h 44m

Rainfall3.3 mm

Snowfall—

Wind10.8 km/h (Light breeze)

Humidity69.0%

Max UV indexHigh (6.0)

Sweat lossModerate

Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft

Sunrise05:46

Sunset20:11

About Chester Springs

Learn more about the host city, 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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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.

This event is rain or shine. 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, 2026.

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 history

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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

This event is rain or shine.

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, 2026.

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!