Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series - 15th Annual - Seven 5K Races

Different locations for each race.

Sunday, March 21, 2010 - Saturday, June 5, 2010

Date

Start: Sunday, March 21, 2010
End: Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 11:59 PM

Address

Different locations for each race.
Doylestown, PA

Fees

$25 - 5K postmarked at least 7 days before the race
$30 – 5K after that including race day
$150 - All 7 5K races

Brief Description

THE COURSES

Age group course records are now posted for each race on www.bucks5kseries.com. All of our beautiful courses have been officially certified by the USA Track and Field Association. The miles are accurately measured, clearly marked and include mile split times. Marshals ensure safety over the courses, with street closings where necessary. Water stations and emergency personnel are a regular part of the races.

FINISH LINE FUN

Enjoy great food, music, and the fellowship of the running community while the race results are tabulated. Our computerized scoring systems provide prompt and accurate results. Raffles and special events are planned for the various races. There will be a post race party following the May 19th Sertoma 5K race. Johnny King Marino will host the party at the Freight House in Doylestown PA.

RACE RESULTS

The Series will be using the DISPOSABLE CHRONO D-TAG TIMING SYSTEM THIS YEAR. Professional finish line management provided by Baldasari and Leestma, while Compuscore provides timing and computerized scoring. Awards ceremonies begin shortly after the finish of each race. Results are generally online that evening at both www.bucks5kseries.com and www.compuscore.com. After the first four races, Series standings will be on our website. Series Awards will be given following the Chalfont Challenge.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION

IF THE RACE YOU WANT TO REGISTER FOR IS ALREADY CLOSED FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION, YOU CAN STILL REGISTER ON RACE DAY

SPONSORS

Additional Information

Be a Bucks Champion, set a personal record, run your first 5K, or just have fun. Enter the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series of races and join the 4,000 athletes who are part of our wonderful community of runners. At the same time you'll be helping seven important local causes.

REGISTRATION FEES - PER RACE
All 7 5k races - $150
5K -postmarked at least 7 days before the race - $25
5K -postmarked after 7 days before race or on race day - $30
1 Mile Fun Run - $5

RACE DETAILS
1. Central Bucks Family YMCA 5K - 3/21/2010
5K Run or walk starts: 9:30am
Fun run starts: 9:00 am
CB Family YMCA
2500 Lower State Rd.
Doylestown PA 18901

2. New Hope Solebury Spirit Run - 4/11/2010
5K Race starts: 10:00 am
Fun run starts: 9:15 am
New Hope Solebury Upper Elementary School
180 Bridge St
New Hope PA 18929

3. BV TRAILBLAZER RACE FOR AUTISM- 4/24/2010
5K Race starts: 10:15 am
Fun Run starts: 9:30 am
Bridge Valley Elementary School
2280 Sugar Bottom Road
Furlong PA

4. Lab Fitness + Spa 5K- 5/8/2010
5K Race starts: 9:30 am
Fun run starts: 9:00 am
Pump and Run is from 7:45 to 9am
The Health and Wellness Center
847 Easton Rd
Warrington PA 18976

5. Johnny King-Marino presents the Sertoma 5K – 5/19/2010
5K Race starts: 7 pm
Fun Run starts: 6:30 pm
Freight House Restaurant
100 S. Clinton Street
184 W. Ashland Ave.
Doylestown PA 18901

6. Doylestown Red, White & Blue 5K - 5/29/2010
5K Race or Walk starts: 9:30 am
Fun Run starts: 9:00 am
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Gym
225 E. Ashland St
Doylestown PA 18901

7. Chalfont Challenge - 6/5/2010
5K Race starts: 9:00 am
Fun Run starts: 8:30 am
Chalfont Borough Hall
40 N. Main St.
Chalfont PA 18914

Features
All of our 5K races use the Chrono D-tag timing system. Each race gives 1-2-3 place awards in 5 year age groups. We also recognize the overall male and female winners and the top age-graded male and female master racers. Every race has a 1 mile fun run with awards for all finishers. Don't forget the Pump and Run at the Health and Wellness Center. As always, Series overall, masters overall and age group winners will receive our custom Bucks 5K Series tile. Finally, if you register for all seven races, you receive a custom, moisture-wicking long sleeve tech shirt.

Event Information
• www.bucks5kseries.com – Our web site provides driving directions, race results, online registration, and much more.
• Series Booth – The series booth will be your race day information center. There will also be series merchandise available for purchase.
• Volunteer Race Crew – Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Series. To volunteer, please call the race information number or go online at www.bucks5kseries.com.
• Race Management – Baldasari and Leestma
• Timing and scoring – Compuscore.
• Waiver - Each runner will be required to sign a waiver on race day. A parent’s signature will be required for runners under the age of 18.
• Bucks 5K Series Tile - The overall Series male and female winners will each receive our custom Series tile mounted on a handsome plaque. All age groups Series winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd) will receive a beautiful tile.

• No pets; baby joggers at the rear.
• No refunds of entry fees are possible.
• Rain or Shine.

Reminder – This is a seven race series. The event date varies for each race. Please be sure to double check the individual race information.
Click here for additional series details

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