Sunset 5K Run

Sunset Run Info

Tuesday June 2, 2026 at 7PM

Welcome to Jenkintown’s 34th Annual Sunset 5K Run.  Enjoy our beautiful  neighborhoods, and celebrate afterwards on our town square.

Are you ready to run the Summit? This challenging tree lined 5k course winds it’s way through the borough of Jenkintown without crossing Old York Rd. One of the largest  evening 5K runs around. Come on out and join us! Live Music, food and prizes for all age groups.

Run Benefits : The Kiwanis Foundation of Jenkintown.

Kids Dash is for ages 6 and under, and no registration is required.  All children will receive a  prize.

Open Team Registration: Teams of 4 are encourage to participate, but you can have more on your team and are encouraged to do so.

The run will be held, rain or shine.

Online Registration not Open

Day of Registration begins at 5PM at the town square on June 2nd

Starting Line:

The race starts and ends on Leedom St by the Jenkintown Borough Town Square.  The Kids Dash starts at 6:35PM, Runners start at 7:00PM. We are doing corral starts this year.The corrals will be as follow: Under 7 minutes, 7-9minutes, 9-11minutes, and Over 11 minutes.

Registration Fees:

    Early Registration: $30 (1/1-1/31)
    Pre- Registration: $35 (2/1- 4/14)
    Late registration: $40 (4/15-5/25)
    Team Early Registration: $27 per person  (1/2-1/31) must have a minimum of 4 people per team.
    Team Pre- Registration:  $32 per person (2/1-4/14)- must have a minimum of 4 people per team.
    Team Late registration: $37 per person (4/15-5/25)- must have a minimum of 4 people per team.
    “Day of Race” Registration, $40 (online from 5/26-6/2 at 12AM)
    Child- 10 and under, $20 Early Registration (online from 1/1-1/31)
    Child-10 and under, $25 Registration (2/1-5/25)
    Child -10 and under  “Day of Race” Registration, $25 (online from 5/26-6/2 at 12AM)
    Kids Dash 6 and under, free (no registration required)
    No “Day of Race” Team Registration Allowed
    Teams: top four times count

The Route:

Are you ready to run the Summit? This challenging tree lined 5k course winds it’s way through the borough of Jenkintown without crossing Old York Rd. Jenkintown residents come out to cheer on our runners on.

Prizes

    Top three males and females will receive gift certificates and medals.
    Top three males and females in each age group receive medals.

Categories:

• 11 & under
• 12-14
• 15-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60-69
• 70 -79
• 80 & Over

There are no refunds given after 5/1/26. No exceptions to this rule!

Registration Packets:

All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt while supplies last!

For those who  sign up online by 5/24, you may pick up your race packet at Jenkintown Running Co, 416 Old York Rd, during business hours between  May 29- May 31. For those who sign up online on or after 5/25: On June 2nd, race day, you may pick up your packet at our pre-registration check-in table starting at 5:00pm.

If you have any questions please contact the race director: Stuart Tollen at: [email protected]