ChesLen Chase
May 9 @ 11:00 am
Get ready to kick up your heels for nature at Natural Lands’ annual ChesLen Chase with a 5K and 2-mile Fun Run-Walk. The fun continues after crossing the finish line.
The post-race party features music, craft beer, food, and an awards ceremony.
The nitty-gritty details:
Race day registration: Saturday, May 9, 9:45 – 10:45 am at ChesLen Preserve’s Lenfest Center, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA 19320
* 5K Trail Run – 11:00 am
$35 Pre-registration (on or before May 8), $40 Late and Race Day Registration (after May 8)
* 2-Mile Fun Run-Walk – 10:05 am
$20 Pre-registration (on or before May 8), $25 Late and Race Day Registration (after May 8)
* Youth 6 – 12
$15 Pre-registration (on or before May 8), $20 Late and Race Day Registration (after May 8)
* Youth 5 and under – Free
Natural Lands members receive a $5 discount!
Race Course:
This challenging trail run through ChesLen Preserve includes steep hills, creek crossings, woodlands, and open fields. No dogs or strollers on the course, please.
Awards:
Overall Awards: Top Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K
Age Group Awards: Top Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers in the 5K race in the select age groups
* No awards for Fun Run-Walk
Results:
Chip timing services provided by Bryn Mawr Racing Company. The 2-Mile Fun Run-Walk will not be timed.
Race Swag:
T-shirts for all registered participants. Pre-registration by April 24 is required to guarantee shirt size and availability. (Shirts are not guaranteed for late or race day registrants.)
Post-race Party:
Join the party after the run. East Branch Brewing will be pouring suds during Pints on the Preserve. Enjoy your beer and food with lively music at the Lenfest Center pavilion.
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about the property
ChesLen Preserve is the largest privately owned nature preserve open to the public in Chester County. Miles of marked hiking trails lead visitors through shady woodlands, flower-filled meadows, farm fields, and stream valleys.
Visitors can also explore Ollie Owl’s NaturePlayGround, where young explorers can climb logs, build stick tee-pees, hunt for bugs, explore small streams, and get a little dirty, tired, and inspired. Free play is encouraged and is a great way for kids to gain an appreciation for nature.
parking
ChesLen Preserve has five parking lots. The event organization will let you know where to park for your specific event.
The main parking lot is located at 1199 Cannery Road next to the Lenfest Center. It is reached via a long driveway and is paved with 30 spaces. Four additional gravel parking lots are located nearby: two more lots along Cannery Road, one on Route 162, and one at the Newlin Township building further north on Route 162.
visitor hours
Friday – Wednesday, dawn to dusk. Closed Thursdays.
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