Events
Go the Distance for HER 5K (In Person - West Chester, PA)
Go the Distance for HER 2K (In Person - West Chester, PA)
Kids Dash (Event T-Shirt Registration)
VIRTUAL Go the Distance for HER Half - Marathon (nationwide)
Description
We’re Shutting Down the Streets for HER!
14th Annual Unite for HER Run/Walk
October 17, 2026 • West Chester, PA
Virtual Participation Available
We're shutting down the streets of downtown West Chester for the largest run/walk in town—and you're invited!
Whether you're running, walking, fundraising, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, every step helps provide healing, support, and wellness services to individuals facing breast and ovarian cancers nationwide.
Why We Run/Walk
100% of proceeds benefit Unite for HER, providing integrative therapies, emotional support, nutrition, and wellness services to people with breast and ovarian cancers across the country.
Event Highlights
🏃 5K Run & 2K Walk through beautiful downtown West Chester
👟 Virtual participation on October 17–18 so you can join us from anywhere
🏆 $250 cash prizes for the top overall male and female finishers
💖 Fundraise as an individual or create a team with friends, family, coworkers, or your organization
T-Shirt Deadline
👕 Register by September 17 to guarantee your official race-day T-shirt.
Virtual participants will receive an email from Tuttle Marketing when shirts ship. Unite for HER is not responsible for USPS delays or lost packages.
Every step supports HER!
Bib & T-shirt Pick-Up Information
Bib pick-up will take place on the following days:
October 15th and 16th from 4:30-6:30pm both days at Unite for HER's office - 22 E King Street, Malvern PA 19355
You can also pick up morning of the race starting at 7:30am in the Wells Fargo Parking Lot (16 E. Gay Street, West Chester PA 19380)
For all virtual participants - T-shirt will be shipped to you for free (must register by September 17th)
Create or Join a Fundraising Team
Want to create or join a fundraising team?
Follow the steps above! Team options appear after you click Become a Fund a Member and complete your individual fundraiser information.
Raise $2,000 and become an Official Fund a Member Team!
Fundraising teams are one of the biggest reasons we're able to support more than 10,700 people facing breast and ovarian cancers nationwide. Invite your friends, family, coworkers, or hospital team to make an even bigger impact.
Place
Unite for HER Office (packet pick-up October 16th and 17th)
22 E King Street
Malvern, PA
19355
Family Tailgate
26 East Gay Street
West Chester, PA
19380
Race Start
In front of Buddy's Burgers
Gay Street and High Street
West Chester, PA
19380
Race Day Schedule
Saturday, October 18th
7:30 am – Day of Race Registration and Bib Pick-up at the Family Tailgate
8:40 am – 5K Race Welcome at Starting Line
8:45 am – Kids’ Dash at Starting Line
9:00 am – 5K Event Start
9:35 am – 2K Race Welcome at Starting Line
9:40 am – 2K Event Start
10:00 am– 5K Awards at Family Tailgate
Race Day Parking
Parking is free at meters along the streets of West Chester on Saturday until 5 pm. Please be cognizant of any borough notices along the streets. There are also three large parking garages located near our Family Tailgate.
Bicentennial Parking Garage
$.75/30 minutes – max $9.00/day
20 S High St
West Chester, PA 19382
Chestnut Street Parking Garage
$.75/30 minutes – max $9.00/day
14 E Chestnut St
West Chester, PA 19380
Phone: 610-436-9689
Justice Center Parking Garage
Free Parking on the weekend
220 W Market St
West Chester, PA 19382
Race Contact Info
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