| In 2009, the Panera Bread Bucks 5K Series concluded its
most successful year ever. The Series hosted a record number
of athletes and raised a record amount of money.
The Series is a non-profit organization that facilitates and
coordinates seven 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) road races. These races
all benefit worthy causes, provide wholesome family activities,
and improve the physical fitness of our communities. There are
seven races, all in the spring, and all in central Bucks County.
The Board of Directors is comprised of volunteers, with no paid
staff.
March 2009 Interview
In 2009 the Series earned $119,000 for our non-profits. All
funds raised stay locally.
Nearly 5300 runners registered for the 5K and 1-mile runs.
There were 22% more 5K runners than in 2008. The runners ranged
in age from 6 years old to over 70. The runners recognize the
unique quality of a seven-race series, the only one of its kind
in the region. They enjoy the high quality of the finish line
and scoring, the safety of the courses, the post race festivities,
and the camaraderie of the running community
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