Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2027
- Date
- Monday, July 5, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Downingtown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- Free entry
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run for Life | 10K | Jul 5, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| 15K Run for Life | 15K | Jul 5, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K Freedom Walk | 5K | Jul 5, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run for Life | 5K | Jul 5, 20278:00 AM | $35$40 after Jun 1, 2027 | – |
| GND Kids' K | Kids | Jul 5, 202710:00 AM | Free | 250 |
| Krapf’s Canoe/Kayak Brandywine River Challenge | Other | Jul 5, 202710:00 AM | $20 | 100 |
| Handel's Ice Cream Bike Decorating Contest (KID ONLY EVENT) | Bike Ride | Jul 5, 202710:30 AM | Free | – |
| Big Wheel Race (KID ONLY EVENT) | Road Race | Jul 5, 202711:00 AM | Free | – |
| Cornhole Madness | – | Jul 5, 20272:00 PM | $50 | 32 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K Run for Life and 15K Run for Life and 5K Freedom Walk and 5K Run for Life: $35 until Jun 1, then $40 until Jul 5.
- GND Kids' K and Handel's Ice Cream Bike Decorating Contest (KID ONLY EVENT) and Big Wheel Race (KID ONLY EVENT): Free until Jul 5.
- Krapf’s Canoe/Kayak Brandywine River Challenge: $20 until Jul 5.
- Cornhole Madness: $50 until Jul 5.
Online registration closes Jul 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:39 AM, and the Handel's Ice Cream Bike Decorating Contest (KID ONLY EVENT) starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA 19335
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around July 5 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 86°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 62°F and hot years reach 94°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA 19335Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 540 feet
- Included with entry
- GND T-Shirt; GND Youth T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race, Bike Ride, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jul 5, 2027), 2026 (Jul 4, 2026), 2025 (Jul 4, 2025), 2024 (Jul 4, 2024), 2023 (Jul 4, 2023), 2022 (Jul 4, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Downingtown Good Neighbor Day - Firetrucks and Fireworks 2027?
- Monday, July 5, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry is free.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jul 5, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Road Race, Bike Ride, 5K, 10K, 15K, Kids, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Kerr Park, Downingtown, PA 19335.
From the organizers
Downingtown Good Neighbor Day benefits the Fire and rescue squads within the Downingtown Area School District. Good Neighbor Day is an all-day event that starts with the Run for Life 5K, 10K, 15K or 5K Freedom Walk. Approximately 2,000 athletes participate each year. Throughout the day you can enjoy fabulous food, visit 80-100 craft exhibitors or simply enjoy one of the many activities scheduled for the day. The day is capped off with a Fireworks Grand Finale that starts at dusk.
Proceeds benefit the following emergency providers: Alert Fire Company - Minquas Fire and EMS - Uwchlan Ambulance - East Brandywine Fire Company - Lionville Fire Company - Glenmoore Fire Company - West Bradford Fire Company