The 10th Annual Race to Beat POTS will take place at West Goshen Community Park in West Chester, Pennsylvania, about 35 miles west of Philadelphia! Join us to celebrate a decade of coming together as a community to raise funds for Dysautonomia International's POTS research, education, and awareness programs. Invite your friends and family out for a fun day at the park. Run, walk or roll a 5k or 1 mile loop during the in-person race, or just come out to show your support for the POTS community. There will be family-friendly activities, games and entertainment throughout the event. There is also a virtual registration option for those who want to participate from home, with the option to receive a t-shirt. Prizes will be awarded for team and individual categories.

THE COURSE
The race course is a paved loop around the park.  5k runners will do multiple loops. We welcome walkers, runners, wheelchair users, and baby strollers.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM: Check-In at the Pavilion for Pre-Registered & Same Day Registrants
9:00 AM - Silent Auction Opens
10:00 AM: 5K Walk/Race Kickoff
10:30 AM: 1 Mile Fun Run Kickoff
11:15 AM: Awards Ceremony
11:30 AM: Silent Auction Closes and Winners Announced

Beg, Borrow and Steel will be providing live music throughout the event.

We suggest you come early (anytime after 8:30 AM) to pick-up your goodie bag and t-shirt at the registration table, and to avoid any wait. If you have friends who would like to join the event who haven't registered yet, we welcome same day registrations at the event.

PARKING & BATHROOMS
Parking is available to the North of the park off Lawrence Drive and to the South of the park off Fernhill Road. Restrooms are located in the center of the park at the pavilion. 

WEATHER POLICY
The event is rain or shine, unless conditions are unsafe (lightning, heavy winds). If the event is postponed due to the weather, we will email all race registrants and post a notice on racetobeatpots.org.

AWARDS CEREMONY
The awards ceremony will be held after the race. Don’t forget about our prize category that requires no running or walking - Best "Make Noise For Turquoise" Dysautonomia Awareness Outfit. We can’t wait to see your turquoise outfits!!!

SILENT AUCTION
Stop by the silent auction area to check out all of the great items that were donated and place your bid.  We will be able to take cash, card or check for silent auction payments. Winners will be announced at 1:00 PM.

REFRESHMENTS
Salty snacks and drinks will be provided, but we strongly suggest you bring a filled water bottle too.

SEATING/SHADE
There are places to sit in the sun and shade, but we encourage participants to bring lawn/camping chairs or a picnic blanket to sit on. POTSie tip: a picnic blanket is much easier than dragging a chair around a big field, plus you can lay down on a blanket.

PET POLICY
This is a public park and well-behaved dogs are allowed in the park. Dogs must remain on leash at all times, and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Sponsor the Race

We are looking for sponsors for the 2025 Race to Beat POTS. If your business , team, or family is interested in becoming a sponsor please sign up for a sponsorship during registration or give us a call with any questions you may have, 631-202-1720.  In order to have your name on featured on the event shirt, you must submit sponsorship by May 10th.

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PRIZES

Individuals who register for the 2025 Race to Best POTS are eligible for the prizes below. Prize winners will be announced at the awards ceremony which will be held after the race, at 1:00 PM. Virtual winners will be contacted via email.

RACE PRIZES
Race medals will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners for males and females in the 14 and under, 15-29, 30-49 and 50+ age categories. We'll also have a prize for the best "Make Noise For Turquoise" dysautonomia awareness outfit amongst in-person registrants.

FUNDRAISING PRIZES
Most Funds Raised by an Individual
Encourage your friends and family to donate to your personal fundraising page! You'll receive fundraising credit for your registration fees and donations you make to your individual page, donations made by others to your individual page, sponsorships purchased or obtained by you, and cash/check donations made towards your individual fundraising page. The individual fundraiser that raises the most funds by 10:00 AM on June 1, 2025 will receive a Dysautonomia International Gift Pack including one complimentary registration to the Dysautonomia International 2025 conference (virtual or in person), a pair of Cure POTS shoelaces, a Cure POTS tote bag, and an "Ask Me About Dysautonomia" button.

Most Funds Raised By A Team
Encourage your friends and family to register, join your team, and raise funds together! Teams receive fundraising credit for registration fees and donations by your team members, online donations to your team or individual fundraising pages, sponsorships obtained by your team members, and cash/check donations raised by your team members. The team that raises the most funds by 10:00 AM EDT on June 1, 2025 will receive the Team Prize Package, including a Certificate of Recognition for all registered team members presented to your Team Captain; shout out to your team on Dysautonomia International's social media channels; and a Dysautonomia International Gift Pack for the Team Captain including one complimentary registration to the Dysautonomia International 2025 conference (virtual or in person), a pair of Cure POTS shoelaces, a Cure POTS tote bag, and an "Ask Me About Dysautonomia" button.

To count towards the individual or team fundraising prize, cash/check donations must be received by Dysautonomia International's main office (PO Box 596, East Moriches, NY 11940) by 5pm on May 30th, or delivered to Taylor Kulp (race organizer) at the race check in desk by 10:00 AM on race day. Be sure to include a note indicating that the donation is for your individual fundraising page or team.

Individuals/Team Captains can only win one fundraising prize. If the individual with most funds raised is also the Team Captain of the team with most funds raised, they will win the Team Prize and an alternate winner will be chosen for the individual prize.

Please note that all prizes will be presented at the race or shipped to winners in the continental US at no charge. If a winner would like a prize shipped anywhere outside of the continental US, the winner will be responsible for shipping fees. Final decisions on the winner from each category will be decided by Dysautonomia International.

Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions: 631-202-1720 or events@dysautonomiainternational.org.

POTS stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, which is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system, a form of dysautonomia. POTS is estimated to impact over 6,000,000 Americans, and millions more around the world. Despite its prevalence, most people have never heard of POTS. Many doctors are unfamiliar with POTS, which can make getting a diagnosis and proper treatment extremely difficult.

​Dysautonomia International is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that seeks to improve the lives of people around the world living with disorders of the autonomic nervous system. The organization offers patient and physician education resources, community outreach, legislative advocacy and patient support for all autonomic disorders. Dysautonomia International is also the largest non-governmental source of POTS research funding in the world!​

Taylor & Erin at the 2018 Dysautonomia International Conference in Philadelphia, standing in front of the mural created by fellow patients & caregivers.