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Doylestown 5K Race

The Doylestown 5K Race is the largest race in the 19th Annual Bucks 5K Series, which will take place on Saturday, May 24, 2014. This family friendly race and 1 Mile Fun Run, which are professionally timed and is a USATF Certified Course, seeks to promote physical fitness in our community and to raise money two non-profit organizations: the Doylestown Business & Community Alliance and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School.

The Doylestown Business & Community Alliance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer organization responsible for the beautification of Doylestown and
uniting the active business community, local residents and government. Many of the time honored traditions in our community are a direct result of the commitment and spirit of volunteerism that flourishes among the caring representatives that make up the DBCA. These events include the Fall Arts Festival, flowering baskets, holiday decorations, and many more. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel School is 501(c)(3) parochial school of 400 students from kindergarten to eighth grade and proceeds from the race go directly to the enhancement of educational programs for the children.

We expect 800+ runners for the race on May 24th, the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend. In addition, there will be a special registration on May 23rd at the Lady of Mount Carmel School Gym. Pre-registered runners can also pick up race packets on the 23rd.

Every pre-registered runner will receive a 5K Race T-shirt. There will be outstanding raffle prizes for the runners. Fun runners will receive logo tattoos, dog tag award and surprise awards!

Crowd support is always at a high level during the race. There will be a "Show your Spirit" contest for the neighbors and houses on the course.

In addition, cowbells will be distributed to the cheering crowds. There will also be live music providing the entertainment along the course and during the awards ceremony at Star Park, located behind Puck. Visit our website www.doylestown5k.com for more info and register online at https://racewire.com/register.php?id=3468 Be sure to check us out on Social Media @Doylestown5k

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