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ChesCo Race Fest

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
Finishers on record
122

Highlights

Good For

Beginner FriendlyGood Value

Atmosphere

Spectator SupportLow KeyWell Organized

Course

Fast Flat

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

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Scenery

Park

Surface

Paved

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size9/15

~65 finishers a year

Momentum0/5

shrinking

Loyalty7/20

7% returning runners

Course & details5/15

5 timing sources

National draw4/10

runners from 5 states

Front-pack speed3/5

winner 1:15:47

Weather5/10

typical high 50°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

30°

Afternoon (High)

49°

Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times

0.1"

Precipitation

12 mph

Wind

59%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 122 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2026

Total finishers

122

Median time

2:06:59

Latest turnout

59

States

11

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:15p50 median ≈ 2:055:50

Turnout by year

2025–2026

'25'26
See full results

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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.

How many people run the ChesCo Race Fest?

HalfRuns has finish records for 122 runners who have completed the ChesCo Race Fest.

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