Doylestown 5K To Hit The Ground Running On Memorial Day Weekend

DOYLESTOWN BOROUGH, PA — The Doylestown 5K Race and One Mile Fun Run will hit the ground running on Saturday for its 31st year.

This year's 5K race will step off at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25 on Maple Avenue at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. The USATF-certified course will then wind its way down Linden, through the Forest Drive neighborhood, back down Linden before finishing on State Street.

The One Mile Fun Run steps off at 9 a.m. on Maple.

“It’s always a lot of fun,” said race director and Discover Doylestown President Kris Boger, noting that a lot of the homeowners along the course decorate for the race and put sprinklers out for the runners. "The whole course tends to be a big party atmosphere.”

A giant American flag greets participants in the 2023 Doylestown 5K as they near the finish line. (Photo by Jeff Werner)

Scenes from the 2023 Doylestown 5K. (Photo by Jeff Werner)

Drawing more than 700 runners and a huge crowd of supporters, the event is the largest race in the Bucks 5K Series.

“It’s a great way to start your Memorial Day celebrations,” said Boger, who encourages people of all ages to join in the fun or to come out and cheer the participants.

Registration is open for runners and walkers online until May 22 at 11:59 p.m. by clicking here.

In-person registration will be available Friday from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday from 7-9 a.m. at Burpee Park. During the Friday and Saturday registration, only cash and checks will be accepted. Checks should be made out to Doylestown 5K Race. Online registration for the 5K is $35. On Friday and Saturday, the cost is $45. The cost of the fun run is $15.

Proceeds from the race will benefit Discover Doylestown and Our Lady of Mount Carmel School.

Click here for more information.