ChesCo Race Fest
ChesCo Race Fest: a flat, repeat-loop winter half marathon in a Wayne, PA park.
Race Date
Mar 6, 2027
Location
Wayne, PA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, March 6, 2027
- Location
- Wayne, Pennsylvania
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The ChesCo Race Fest half marathon, now in its third year, is a winter training staple for about 65 runners from roughly five states. The course loops a flat, 1.25-mile park path—just over 10 laps for the half—making it a fast, no-frills option for a winter PR or a spring tune-up.
The loop starts near the park center, runs a brief prologue, then circles clockwise past the finish area after every mile. Runners can duck into heated indoor bathrooms each loop, and spectators get multiple chances to cheer. An eight-hour time limit welcomes walkers and first-timers, with live results and a YouTube livestream for distant family.
Post-race, there's pizza, drinks, and snacks, plus a winter hat for every finisher. With its compact, supportive vibe and forgiving flat course, the ChesCo Race Fest is a low-key gem for anyone seeking a small, honest winter race.
Race-provided description
This annual event is now in its third year and is a great way to keep you motivated over winter training and/or tune up for your spring events. The park loop is a fairly flat 1.25 miles and you have the option of a 1/2 Marathon, Full Marathon, 50K, or 4 Person Marathon Relay. The races start in the center of the park and do a prologue partial lap to the perimeter and then loop the park clockwise finishing at the Tot Lot Pavilion. We will have lots of great snacks, drinks, and pizza. It will be a fun and festive atmosphere. Packet pick up will be available race morning starting at 7:30am. This event will be incredibly spectator friendly as runners will pass by the finish area after every 1.25 mile loop. This also makes it easy to use the indoor (heated) bathrooms and change clothes, get your own fluids/foods, etc. Live results will be posted to the results link on RunSignup and we will have a livestream throughout the day on our YouTube channel http://www.youtube.com/@2lraceservices so that family/friends can follow the action from near and far. There will be an 8 hour time limit for the event making it very walker friendly for the half and full marathon (but not the 50K).
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, March 6, 2027
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
1/4 Zip
Start Location
500 Lee Road, Wayne, PA, 19087
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
2 years running
~65 finishers a year
shrinking
7% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 5 states
winner 1:15:47
typical high 50°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
30°
Afternoon (High)
49°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
59%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the ChesCo Race Fest?
The ChesCo Race Fest is held on Saturday, March 6, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
Where does the ChesCo Race Fest take place?
It takes place in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
What distances does the ChesCo Race Fest offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the ChesCo Race Fest course flat and good for a PR?
The ChesCo Race Fest is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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