The Bucks 5K Series is a non-profit organization that facilitates and coordinates a series of 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) road races. These races all raise money for worthy causes, provide wholesome family activities, and improve the physical fitness of our communities. The Series includes seven races, all in the spring, and all in central Bucks County.

The all-volunteer Board of Directors includes the Directors of each of the seven races, plus others from the running and business community. There is no paid staff and all funds raised stay locally.

2006 HIGHLIGHTS
The Series earned $82,000 for our non-profits, 36% more than in 2005.

More than 3000 runners competed for the overall championship and for awards in 14 age groups. The male/female ratio was 50/50. The events also included 1-mile fun runs and 2-mile health walks. 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.

In the fall of 1995 a group of race directors meet for the first time to discuss the possibility of forming a series. The meeting was organized by Training Zone Sports. In attendance were representatives of the YMCA 5k, Doylestown 5k, Special Equestrians 10k, Chalfont Challenge and The Runners Advocate.
Karen Rife and Beth Birch (first Presidents), with the guidance of this group, turned Susan's vision into the Bucks County Spring Challenge Series. (Seen receiving the 1999 TZAA Award)