Events
Join us on May 16, 2026!
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!
New this year: a 1.5-mile family walk option!
The chip-timed 5k race and the family walk starts and ends near the Leola Produce Auction! After the 5k and family walk end, 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
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 and 1.5-mile family walk. Kid’s color fun run following the 5k and family walk. Race day registration for the 5k race, family walk, & 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.
1.5-MILE FAMILY WALK ENTRY FEES
$20 | 13+ years old
$10 | 4 to 12 years old
Free | 3 years old and under
KID'S COLOR RUN ENTRY FEES
$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 'registration' tab
2. Call us to request a paper application. Fill out the application & mail 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.
2025 CSC 5k Race Start
2025 Photos & Results!
Over $70,000 raised during our 2025 5k
Over 445 participants joined us on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Leola Produce Auction for our 7th annual Clinic for Special Children 5k! It was a record-breaking year on all accounts – 80 more participants and over $20,000 more raised than our previous records!
We also had a record-breaking kids’ color fun run with 80 children running through clouds of color, all in support of our mission.
Also, a big thank you to our sponsors who helped make the day possible!
Thank you to everyone who made our race, even in a new location and time of year, a resounding success! We are deeply appreciative of your support.
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