Area residents are invited to race through open space to help maintain it on Saturday, Oct. 25 - and then to celebrate the results.
Natural Lands Trust is sponsoring ChesLen Chase for Open Space, a 10K run, a 5K run, and a 1.5-mile run/walk, to benefit ChesLen Preserve, one of the area’s largest private nature preserves in Newlin Township. As an added incentive, the trust will plant one native tree on the 1,263-acre preserve for each race participant.
The races will begin at 11 a.m., with check-in starting at 8:30 a.m. Whether you choose the challenging 10K run, which will include dense woodlands, steep hills and a creek crossing, or the less strenuous options, the festivities will continue long after you hit the finish line.
The post-race party will include live music from Mojo Gypsies; craft beer and barbecue from Victory Brewing Company; and an awards ceremony. Event sponsor Victory Brewing Company will offer one free barbecue sandwich and one free beer (age 21 and older) to all participants. Additional sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase.
The Chester County Running Store will provide professional timing services (bibtags) and instant results for runners. Race results will also be posted on the CCRS and Natural Lands Trust websites.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. Kids ages 12 and under are free. All registrants for the races will receive an event T-shirt. The cost is $45 for the 10K race, $35 for the 5K race, and $25 for the 1.5-mile fun run/walk. Runners receive a $5 discount if they register on or before Oct. 11. Members of Natural Lands Trust receive an additional $5 discount. Runners who become a fundraiser for the event will have the opportunity to race for free.
The ChesLen Preserve is located at 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, 19320. Learn more and register online at natlands.org/cheslenchase.
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