5K coming to Doylestown

Bucks 5K Series continues Saturday

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with over 700 runners and walkers at the annual Doylestown Red, White & Blue 5K Race on Saturday, May 23. Race time is 9 a.m. for the 5K race and 8:30 for the One Mile Fun Run.
The race starts at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and ends in the heart of Doylestown Borough. An Awards Ceremony will be held at Star Park with live entertainment by the band Rose’s Cross, raffle prizes and fitness information by our sponsors. Watch for appearances along the route by Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam.
Participants in all events will receive a free race t-shirt, plus competition awards and a raffle ticket for exciting prizes including a GPS watch. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Doylestown Business & Community Alliance (DBCA), Bucks For Kids, and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School.
The Doylestown Business & Community Alliance helps create the charm that is Doylestown by promoting programs such as hanging spring flower baskets on streetlights and holiday decorations, which enhance the community.
Bucks For Kids raises funds for Bucks County children in foster care. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School is a parochial school of 400 students from kindergarten to eighth grade. All proceeds go directly to the enhancement of educational programs for the children.
Two new competitions have been added to the race this year: the Elementary School Challenge for area elementary schools who participate in an after school running program and “Show Your Patriotic Spirit” for the neighbors that live along the race route.
The neighbors are encouraged to support the runners and show their patriotic spirit on Memorial Day weekend by decorating their house, cheering the runners, or blasting inspiring music. Winner will receive Dinner for Two at Chambers19 Bistro & Bar in Doylestown.
Also this year, all Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series races have joined forces with PPPF Africa to collect and recycle used running shoes. Collection bins will be located at the race. Athletic shoes, size 7 and above, along with all soccer cleats are requested. Turn old shoes into greatly needed resources to feed those in need and for more information visit www.PPPAfrica.org.
The Doylestown Red, White & Blue Race is the most popular of the Bucks 5K Series. Register online at www.doylestown5k.com or at Our Lady of Mt Carmel School Gym located at 225 E. Ashland St. in Doylestown at the following times: Friday, May 22 5:30-7:30 p.m. or Saturday, May 24 7:20-8:45 p.m.
Information is available at www.doylestown5k.com or www.bucks5kseries.com.