Sat, May 8, 2027

ChesLen Chase

Coatesville, PA

Opens Sep 1, 2026Annual since at least 2026

5K2 Miles

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after May 7, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the ChesLen Chase

The ChesLen Chase runs through a Natural Lands preserve outside Coatesville. The trail surface and the surrounding conservation land give it the feel of a run through working nature rather than a groomed park course. There are distance options for adults and younger runners, so families tend to show up together.

After the race, there is a food truck and craft beer, with music and an awards ceremony rounding out the morning. It is a post-race setup that gives you a reason to stick around rather than head straight to the car.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

69finishers

21:38winner

33:39median

57:29cutoff

Top 3: Eric Van Ess (21:50) · Jalen Andrew (21:38) · Dan Main (22:35)

The ChesLen Chase has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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

5K5/8/2027 11:00$35

2 Miles5/8/2027 11:00$20

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Common Questions About the ChesLen Chase

Will I finish last at the ChesLen Chase?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 57:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the ChesLen Chase a good first 5K?

It is a small race (69 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 ChesLen Chase?

The 5K winner ran 21:38 while the median finisher took 33:39. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.