# Chester County Turkey Trot (5K Run, 2K Walk & Kids' Fun Run)

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Thu, Nov 26 · 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Where: Downingtown West High School, 445 Manor Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335
- Ages: All ages welcome; strollers permitted in the 2K Family Walk wave; Kids' track run for ages 8 & under
- Price: From $15; confirm current prices on the official site; proceeds benefit local youth athletics and Cure4Cam ALSF fund
- Organizer: Downingtown West Cross Country & Track / Cure4Cam
- Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Downingtown/ChesterCountyTurkeyTrot
- Last checked: Sat, Nov 7

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## About

The Chester County Turkey Trot at Downingtown West High School has grown into one of suburban Philadelphia's most popular Thanksgiving morning gatherings, attracting over 3,000 runners, walkers, and spectators. The event honors Downingtown alumnus Cameron Evans, raising tens of thousands of dollars each year for pediatric cancer research through the Cure4Cam Hero Fund and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.

The morning is thoughtfully structured for all fitness levels: a competitive, chip-timed 5K through Downingtown neighborhoods, a relaxed 2K community walk custom-tailored for strollers and multi-generational family groups, and a 200-meter Kids' Fun Run on the high school stadium track where every child receives a finisher ribbon. Warm cider and holiday music greet racers at the finish line.

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