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ChesCo Race Fest

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMar 6, 202750km · 42.195km · 21.1km
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Race date in 151 days
Mar 6, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Wayne · 50km · 42.195km · 21.1km
Entry fee
$85Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, March 6, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 6, 2026
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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About ChesCo Race Fest — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the 3rd edition of the race.

It is a good option for keeping winter training on track or checking your fitness ahead of spring races.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

ChesCo Race Fest runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

ChesCo Race Fest #3

2L Race Services

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter ChesCo Race Fest — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Marathon

Entry cost $85

until Dec 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Half

Entry cost $70

until Dec 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Ultra

Entry cost $95

until Dec 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Relay

Entry cost $50

Marathon Relay · until Dec 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

ChesCo Race Fest course map and elevation

The 50km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
Time limit8 hours
EventStartTime limit
Ultra09:008h
Marathon42.195km09:008h
Half21.0975km09:008h
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Tot Lot Pavilion

in the park

Cut-off
8 hours

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1.25-mile loop, repeated

The 1/2 Marathon, Marathon, 50K, and Marathon Relay events are held together.

Start line is located at 500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

Course is an out-and-back loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 4°C (39°F)
Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Restrooms

pizza

snack

drinkables

Beanie provided

Where and when to collect your ChesCo Race Fest race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Bib pickup

Pick up on-site from 07:30 on the day of the competition (Sat)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Wilson Farm Park, 500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087 — starts center of park with a prologue partial lap to the perimeter, then loops the park clockwise

Getting to the finish

Tot Lot Pavilion, Wilson Farm Park (same venue as start)

1.25-mile flat park loop course; runners pass the finish area every lap.

More details

No shuttle bus service found.

Stations & transport near the venue

Wayne, PA is served by SEPTA Regional Rail's Paoli/Thorndale Line into Philadelphia.

The reloadable SEPTA Key card costs $4.95 (refunded if registered online within 30 days) and is sold at fare kiosks and select retailers;

fares are zone-based.

SEPTA also supports contactless bank card tap payment on many routes as an alternative to buying a Key card.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The Chesco Race Fest is one of a series of winter-season races held at Wilson Farm Park in Wayne.

This edition includes 13.1-mile, 26.2-mile, and 50K distances, plus a four-person marathon relay.

Course consists of repeating a flat, spectator-friendly 1.25-mile park loop for the target distance.

The race starts at 9:00 a.m., with an 8-hour time limit, making it accessible not only to runners but also to walkers aiming to finish.

Participants receive pizza, snacks, drinks, and a winter beanie.

Live results are available through RunSignup, and coverage is provided on the event's YouTube channel.

Times are local to Wayne. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the ChesCo Race Fest start line in Wayne

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/Great Valley

Hotel · 1.5km

8.3/10(253)
View on Booking.com

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites King Of Prussia, An Ihg Hotel

Hotel · 4.9km

7.8/10(738)
View on Booking.com

Courtyard Philadelphia Valley Forge/King Of Prussia

Hotel · 3.8km

7.7/10(101)
View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

43 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Philadelphia Buffet Brunch, Lunch, or Dinner Cruise

$90

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New York Signature Dinner Cruise on the Eternity

$315

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Philadelphia｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Philadelphia International Airport

$93

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Philadelphia｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Northeast Philadelphia International Airport

$630

View on Klook

Philadelphia Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology Admission Ticket

$24

View on Klook

Philadelphia Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

$30

View on Klook

Philadelphia Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket

$33

View on Klook

Philadelphia Eagles football game at Lincoln Financial Field

$314

View on Klook

New York Helicopter Tour (Departure from New Jersey)

$358

View on Klook

Arizona Diamondbacks Baseball Game at Chase Field

$29

View on Klook

Princeton University & Philadelphia Tour from New York

$141

View on Klook

Philadelphia Historic District Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

$16

View on Klook

Philadelphia Reading Terminal Market Walking Tour

$28

View on Klook

New York Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Walking Tour

$50

View on Klook

Wall Street & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour (Statue of Liberty Optional)

$39

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Wayne with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Wayne.

Total cost and budget for ChesCo Race Fest

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

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light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about ChesCo Race Fest

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Wayne runners' room

Frequently asked questions about ChesCo Race Fest

FAQ
When does ChesCo Race Fest 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, March 6, 2027 in Wayne, PA, United States.

How much is the ChesCo Race Fest 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $85.

What is the time limit for ChesCo Race Fest 2027?

8 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does ChesCo Race Fest 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does ChesCo Race Fest 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does ChesCo Race Fest 2027 start?

500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does ChesCo Race Fest 2027 finish?

Tot Lot Pavilion (in the park). (From the 2026 edition)

What are the ChesCo Race Fest 2027 cut-off times?

8 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

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