Sat, Nov 14, 2026

Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake

Manheim, PA

Registration closedAnnual since at least 2023

About the Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake

The course runs on the Lancaster County Junction Trail, a crushed stone path that stays mostly flat and shaded the whole way. It is well-marked and accurately measured, so no guessing about where to go or how far you have come. The surroundings are scenic, and the surface is easy on the legs.

Proceeds from the race go directly to a named memorial scholarship that supports students affected by workplace injuries, administered through Kids' Chance of PA. Cash prizes go to the top overall male and female finishers, with additional non-monetary awards handed out across age groups. Awards are presented on site and are not mailed afterward.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2024 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K · 2024 results

76finishers

0:03winner

27:34median

59:39cutoff

Top 3: Anthony Reynolds (18:33) · Randyll Lloyd (20:03) · Riley Reich (20:03)

The Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K11/14/2026 09:00-

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Common Questions About the Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake

Will I finish last at the Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 27:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake a good first 5K?

It is a small race (76 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Brighter Futures Run For Kids Sake?

The 5K winner ran 0:03 while the median finisher took 27:34. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.