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YMCA Bucks County Strong 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

Date & Time

Saturday May 8, 2027

5K Race: 9:00 AM

Fun Run: 8:30 AM

The YMCA Bucks County Strong race offers a welcoming atmosphere for both first-time runners and seasoned athletes, taking you through the picturesque streets of Doylestown, with a finish line at War Memorial Stadium at Central Bucks West High School. Race day promises an unforgettable experience, featuring pre-race entertainment, community cheer support, and a fun 1-mile run for younger participants. After crossing the finish line, enjoy family-friendly activities, vendors, and a post-race celebration to honor our Bucks County Strong champions. This special event will end with a surprise at the finish line to commemorate the day, making it a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend. We can’t wait to see you at the start line for this iconic tradition in the heart of Bucks County!

ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY

Say goodbye to long registration check in times and paper registration forms, we are digital. You will be able to register from your phone or desktop up until 15 minutes before the start of the race!

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2026 Athlete Guide

The 2026 Athlete Guide is now available!

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Parking

Plan ahead! Our parking lot fills quickly leading up to the race.

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Online registration for the 2026 race is now OPEN!

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Packet Pick Up & Registration

Friday, May 7, 2027 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Doylestown YMCA Welcome Center
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Race Day Pickup & Registration

Saturday, May 8, 2027 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

CB West War Memorial Field
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Course Map & Elevation

Who It Benefits

River Crossing YMCA is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening our communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility for all. The Y employs more than 1,000 people, serves more than 60,000 individuals, and provides $5 million in charitable community impact each year. River Crossing YMCA is a non-profit organization that relies upon charitable support to ensure that no one is turned away because of an inability to pay. Each year we provide more than $500,000 to provide financial assistance for children and youth from low-income families to participate in childcare programs and summer camp; we feed more than 3,000 at-risk children and youth each year; and, we provide more than ten free healthy Pathway Programs that address special health needs among veterans, cancer survivors, those with mental health issues and more. 100% of the proceeds from this event will support these important causes

Course Records

The official course records are for USATF certification #PA19021NP most recently certified in 2019, and do not apply to any previous course variations prior to this certification.

Course Records Female

Age GroupNameTimeYear
OverallMegan Lysek-Hagy18:262023
MastersGert Freas, 91.72%21:112024
Under 8Isha Awasthi28:562019
8-10Aarna Palakollu26:042026
11-12Isha Awasthi19:502024
13-15Corinne MacNair21:162026
16-18Megan Ciasullo19:332019
19-24Ava Pultorak19:142025
25-29Hannah Borish19:082023
30-34Emily McBain19:192025
35-39Kellie Shimer19:032023
40-44Kellie Shimer18:592025
45-49Jeny Fingerod19:122026
50-54Siobhan McHugh21:152025
55-59Anabelle Broadbent21:462026
60-64Gert Freas21:112024
65-69Gert Freas21:352026
70-74Ruth King28:262024
75-79Danielle Millet29:432026
80+Cathy Morano46:042024

Course Records Male

Age GroupNameTimeYear
OverallAlexander Izewski15:592026
MastersJim Ludovici, 87.98%17:432022
Under 8Parker Bircks30:502025
8-10Alric Brownell18:512025
11-12Alric Brownell18:452026
13-15Maximus Lynch18:582026
16-18Shaun Pello18:262019
19-24Alex Hiznay17:002019
25-29Owen Schiele18:212026
30-34Alexander Izewski15:592026
35-39Pat Haneman17:382026
40-44Steve Gourley16:242019
45-49Steve Gourley16:482025
50-54Federico Betti18:332026
55-59Keith Moulton19:182023
60-64Jim Maze20:472024
65-69Bob Boland20:372023
70-74Bob Boland20:232026
75-79Dave Broadbent24:212025
80+John DeLong28:032026