Join us on May 17, 2025!
Runners, joggers, and walkers are invited to participate in the Clinic for Special Children 5k presented by Nemours Children’s Health – a 3.1-mile course along rolling scenic roads, winding through Lancaster County farmland, venturing past Amish schoolhouses and acres of picturesque farms. Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome!
The chip-timed 5k race starts and ends near the Leola Produce Auction! After the 5k ends, we will have a kid’s color fun run for children ages 10 & under (registration required). All proceeds benefit the Clinic for Special Children. We hope you can join us!
Race Details
NEW LOCATION! | The chip-timed course starts and ends near the Leola Produce Auction (135 Brethren Church Road, Leola, PA 17540). Parking will be on-site at the Leola Produce Auction, please enter Brethren Church Road from Route 23/East Main Street.
TIMES | 9:00 a.m. start for 5k race. Kid’s color fun run following the main 5k race. Race day registration for the 5k race & kid’s color fun run will open at 7:45 a.m. and close promptly at 8:45 a.m.
PACKET PICK-UP | You can pick up your bib and shirt (if applicable) on race day from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. at the Leola Produce Auction (135 Brethren Church Road, Leola, PA 17540).
5K ENTRY FEES
$35 | by April 21st, includes t-shirt (entry & payment must be received by April 21).
$40 | after April 21st (including race day) t-shirt while supplies last.
$10 | Kid’s color fun run for ages 10 & under. Kid’s color fun run to start after the end of the 5k race.
HOW TO REGISTER
1. Register online here via the ‘register’ tab.
2. Mail registration form & payment to: Clinic for Special Children, Attn: 5k Registration, PO Box 500, Intercourse, PA 17534. If paying via check, make payable to: Clinic for Special Children
3. Register in person on race day. Race day registration will be open at 7:30 a.m. and close at 8:45 a.m. at the Leola Produce Auction.
5k AWARDS | Medals will be awarded to the 1st overall male and female finishers. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers in the following categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
QUESTIONS | Contact us at queries@clinicforspecialchildren.org or call 717-687-9407
Race service reserves the right to cancel the race if conditions are deemed unsafe. If canceled, we will consider your registration fee a donation. No refunds, mailed awards, or t-shirts. Results and photos are to be posted on ClinicforSpecialChildren.org/events/5k. Events are subject to change due to severe weather conditions, restrictions, or unforeseen circumstances. Visit www.ClinicforSpecialChildren.org/events/5k for updates.
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