ChristianaCare to become presenting sponsor for Kennett Run

Kennett Run Charities Inc. has announced that ChristianaCare will be the presenting sponsor of the Kennett Run 5K for the 2024-2028 period. This year’s 10K and 5K Run/Walk takes place on Saturday, May 4 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Celebrating its 35th year, the Kennett Run brings together participants of all ages and abilities to enjoy the scenic course through lovely Kennett Square and its...

LCH 5K group practices build community, new runners

A regular running group at Kenneth High School, sponsored by La Comunidad Hispania, is helping local runners get in shape — and ready for this fall’s LCH 5K run event. Yolanda Castañeda, Javier Soria, and Veronica Tinoco all share a new achievement in common: they completed their first ever 5K run during the 2018 Kennett Run last month. In collaboration with Kennett Run Charities, the event...

Kennett Run celebrates 26 years

$1,000,000 raised to date for area charities By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times Post race recognition of some individual category top runners KENNETT SQUARE – The run’s now iconic theme ‘Small town, BIG race & Strong Community’ certainly captured the feel of 26th annual Kennett Run Saturday morning. Thousands gathered amidst the backdrop of charming historic Kennett Square to run,...

Thousands turn out for Kennett Run

Annual run raises money for area charities By Hannah Christopher, Road running columnist, The Time Runners take off from the start of The Kennett Run, Saturday. The annual road racing in Kennett Square race event helps raise funds for a number of local charities. KENNETT SQUARE — On Saturday, the borough was taken over by a lively and sporty event involving thousands  of  people in our area. Route...

Events that can make you feel as good as you look

Sip ‘N’ Shop, Kennett Run two great ways to give back to the community By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Doing good not only makes you feel good, it makes you LOOK good, too! I have two wonderful examples to jot down on the calendar: May 3rd, Jane Chalfont (located in West Chester at 123 North High Street) is hosting a Mother’s Day Sip & Shop event with 15% of sales benefiting...

Pocopson Elementary School students train for Kennett Run

Girls on the Run and Stride programs promote fitness, friendships and fun By Suzanne Misciagna, Correspondent, UnionvilleTimes.com The Girls on The Run program from Pocoposon Elementary School is getting ready to compete in the Kennett Run this weekend. From left, back row: Coach Morgan Gamble, Coach Cris Roberto, Caroline Koberg, Devna Chopra, Cate Raihall, Molly Carson, Bryce Young, Coach Beth Carson;...

Kennett Run ready to roll, May 14

22nd annual event offers four events, thousands of runners expected, raises money for local organizations By Hannah Christopher, Staff Writer, UnionvilleTimes.com Runners take off during the 2010 Kids' run event during the Kennett Run. With four events and an expected 3,000 runners, this year's event should be the biggest ever. Photo by Matt Christopher. KENNETT SQUARE —With thousands of...