Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation

Riverfront Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series
2021-07-27 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-06-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2021-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
The CCRS Tuesdays in the Park Ice Cream 5K and Kids Fun Run Series
This incredible flat/fast training series comes with FREE ICE CREAM for ALL RUNNERS!
And FREE BEER for all runners over 21.
The 4th Tuesday of every month between May and August.
Save $20 AND get a T-shirt when you register for all 4!
Where: Pottstown’s Riverfront Park, 140 College Drive Pottstown, PA 19464. Schuylkill River Heritage Area parking lot at Riverfront Park.
When: May 25th, June 22nd, July 27th, and August 24th
5K starts @ 7pm
Free Kids Fun Run starts @ 6:45 pm
Awards: Gift certificates to Pottstown Chester County Running Store for overall male and female, plus first, second, & third place in each age group receives CCRS discount post cards.
5K Divisions: 12&Under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
Amenities: FREE Ice Cream to all the runners after the race!
A FREE beer coupon at a local pub to all runners 21 and over.
Register now for all 4 races and save $20 and get a T-shirt!
Cost: $15.00 per race (And a T-shirt) when you sign up for all 4 series races. $20.00 for individual races and an extra $5.00 on race day.
Kids Mile Fun Run 10 and under always FREE!
Online registration is available here.

Pottstown FARM
2021-07-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-07-10 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-26 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-12 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-05-29 09:00 - 13:00 | Smith Plaza, 138 East High Street, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Join Pottstown FARM every other weekend from May through October in Smith Family Plaza. The open air market offers farm fresh produce, artisan foods, and unique creations. Read more about this year’s vendors, COVID precautions, and FARM’s work in the community on the Pottstown FARM website.

Althouse Arboretum Farmers Market
2021-07-23 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-06-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-06-11 16:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-28 16:00 - 19:00 | Althouse Arboretum, 1794 Gilbertsville Road, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Come to the Arboretum on the second and fourth Fridays of each month from 4 to 7 p.m. to meet the local farmers who are doing things naturally and sustainably.
The market is encouraging pre-orders from individual farmers to make lines shorter and producers will be offering goods for sale at the market. The market will be held in the meadow to allow room for social distancing.
This year’s dates are: May 28, June 11 & 25, July 9 & 23, August 13 & 27, September 10 & 24.
More information is available on the Arboretum’s website.

Summer Garden Tour
2021-07-10 08:00 - 12:00 | PA
Join us for a self-guided tour through the beautiful gardens in Pottstown and Boyertown. Tour guests are given the opportunity to vote for their favorite garden, and the garden with the most votes will be recognized at the Home Garden Contest Awards Banquet. Gardens on the tour consist of past winners of the Home Garden Contest.

In case of rain, tours will be held the Saturday following each scheduled tour date. Garden tour guests will be notified in advance of two starting points in both Pottstown and Boyertown. On the day of the tour, participants will receive garden descriptions and a map for the day. You are free to visit any of the gardens during the four-hour period they are open. Social distancing and face masks will be required while visiting gardens on the tour.

​Cost: Series ticket for all 3 tours in 2021: $50
Single tickets for individual tours: $20 in advance, $25 day of tour

Tickets will be available on Mosaic Community Land Trust’s Eventbrite page.

Pottstown GoFourth! Festival
2021-07-04 11:00 - 22:00 | PA
A parade, live music, food, drink, and fun activities will mark the 2021 edition of the GoFourth festival–all topped off with a fireworks show beginning at 9 p.m.
More information at pottstowngofourth.com

Pottstown Patriotic 5K
2021-07-04 08:00 - 10:00 | Ricketts Center, 658 Beech St, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
The classic 4th of July race through the streets of Pottstown is BACK for its 35th installment!
Join The RUNegades for the most patriotic 5K of the year! Deck yourself out in RED, WHITE, and BLUE and burn off that afternoon barbeque.
Date: Sunday July 4th
Time: “Shotgun” start at 8 a.m.
Course: You’ll start at the corner of Beech and Grant Streets (high end of the Ricketts center at the basketball court), run down Keim Street to High Street, and through the streets of Pottstown back to the Ricketts parking lot.
Cost: $25 until 6/1; $30 until 7/1; $35 after 7/1 and on race day!
A large portion of the registration fees and 100% of all donations will benefit the Pottstown Parks and Rec Department! Don’t miss out on this tradition!
Day-of Registration opens at 7 a.m. More information is available here.

Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival
2021-06-27 08:00 - 15:00 | Coventry Woods Park, 1954 St. Peters Road, Pottstown, PA, 19465, United States
Coventry Woods Trail Running Festival – Hosted by the Big Woods Running Club (BWRC)
Sunday June 27, 2021 – 8:00am
5K, 10K, 3-Hour and 6-Hour Races
Courses:
Four great races to choose from at the festival! The popular 3HR and 6HR races use the 10K loop. These beautiful trails are mostly single track with some rocks and roots. The 10K loop has 850′ of gain. Or, join the challenging 5K or 10K races. The 5K has 450′ of elevation gain!
Covid-19 Safety:
The race organizers, volunteers and event participants will all be required to follow the latest COVID-19 safety guidelines set by the CDC. All participants will be asked to wear a mask while in the race start/finish area, and to also follow social distancing guidelines. We are committed to having a happy and healthy race!
The Big Woods Running Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit club organized to promote trail running in the Hopewell Big Woods region of South Eastern Pennsylvania. The Big Woods area includes many great parks and trails including the Horse-Shoe Trail, French Creek State Park, Woody’s Woods, Warwick County Park, and Coventry Woods. BWRC hosts monthly group runs and volunteer trail work days as well as events like the Big Woods 50K. Annual dues are $20 and membership is open to all. Contact: BigWoodsRC@gmail.com
More information and registration is available here.

Pottstown Juneteenth Commemoration
2021-06-19 11:00 - 17:00 | PA
A community Juneteenth event is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Veterans Island in Memorial Park on Saturday, June 19. The event will feature games, vendors, and activities to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. Read more here.

Pottstown Bike Race
2021-06-19 08:00 - 17:00 | East End of Pottstown, 1304 East High Street, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
The Pottstown Bike Race is a fast & exciting event which includes amateur and professional cyclists of all ages. The race includes 8 categories of racing. Each race ranges from 15-35 miles.
There is NO fee to watch or attend the race. If you are on the course, have a picnic or a block party to enjoy the event & cheer the racers on. A festive atmosphere with a Beer Garden & numerous vendors will be on High Street between Rosedale & Roland Streets.
More information is available here.

RUNegades Saucony Mile
2021-06-18 18:30 - 21:00 | Heritage Field Airport, 50 Airport Rd, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Race Down the Runway! Elites, Age Groups, and Kids! No matter your age or level of expertise, this race is for you! Race one mile down the Runway of the Pottstown/Limerick Airport! Afterwards, all runners over 21 will receive a free beer (and have the opportunity to purchase more) in the Beer Garden. There will also be an extra special gaming area provided by Runner’s Phunk. Compete against your friends in relay-race Connect 4, Can Jam, Rim Shot, Kubb, Slam Ball, Stealth Ab Gaming Machines, Cross Net, and MORE!! Registration is available online now.

Insurance Education Session
2021-05-19 12:00 - 13:00 | PA
Join us Wednesday, May 19, from noon to 1 p.m. for a virtual informational session with expert guests from the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority, better known as Pennie, and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. This event is free and open to the public: register now for this session.

Pottstown FARM
2021-05-15 09:00 - 13:00 | Smith Plaza, 138 East High Street, Pottstown, PA, 19464, United States
Join Pottstown FARM every other weekend from May through October in Smith Family Plaza. The open air market offers farm fresh produce, artisan foods, and unique creations.
