Event Information
This premier fundraising event is held in May each year. It is a rain-or-shine event and is designed to appeal to individuals and families ranging from casual and recreational walkers/runners/cyclists to avid runners and cyclists.
The schedule is designed so you’ll be returning to a developing festival atmosphere. All participants will be eligible for prizes at the end of the event.
- 4th & Mill Streets, Quakertown, PA 18951
- GPS Address: 501 W Mill St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Event Schedule
- 7:00am – On-Site Registration Opens/Packet Pick-Up Opens
- 8:00am – 33 Mile Ride Departs / 24 Mile Ride Departs
- 9:30am – 5K Run Departs / 5K Walk Departs
- 10:00am – Arts Alive!© Festival Starts
FOUR great options to choose from
The routes are well-marked and supported with rest stops and traveling SAG along the route. All events are scheduled to return to the event area in time for raffles, prizes and give-a-ways and the start of the Arts Alive!© Festival. All participants are eligible to win prizes. After your ride, run or walk, enjoy a stroll through the Arts Alive!© Festival. Don’t forget to visit Sines 5 & 10, an authentic, more than 100-year-old five-and-ten that is partly a museum of 20th century Americana.
5K(ISH) WALK
The 5K walking loop is casual and family-friendly. Strollers/joggers and pets are welcome. The route departs from the event area and travels a mile on quiet sidewalks before connecting to the Memorial Park Trail and then later returning to the start point.
5K TIMED RUN
The 5K run route is the same as the walk route, the first mile along quiet streets, then connecting to the Memorial Park Trail and making a loop at the soccer fields, then heading back to the start/finish line.
24 MILE RIDE
For families and casual riders. This rolling hills route crosses Sheards Covered Bridge and travels through wooded, scenic roads in Haycock looping around the Lake Towhee area. Helmets are required to participate.
33 MILE RIDE
For recreational to avid cyclists. This ride starts with the same 24 mile rolling hills route that includes Sheards Covered Bridge, but takes an additional loop through more of Haycock and Springfield Townships. Helmets are required to participate.
- 33 Mile Cue Sheets with Map & Elevations (Printable PDF)
- 33 Mile Route – Strava
- 33 Mile Route – MapMyRide
- 33 Mile Route – Ride With GPS
EVENT DETAILS
Read the sections below for more event details.
Teams/Fundraising Teams
After registering you will have the opportunity to set up your own fundraising campaign under this event which will allow your supporters and others who cannot attend the event to still make a valuable impact in our efforts by donating to your campaign. See full details online during registration.
You also have the opportunity to set up your own team. Designate yourself or another as the team leader and invite friends and family to join you either as a member of your team or a supporter.
Registration Costs
All advance registrations are online by May 18 or on the day of at the event area.
*SHIRT POLICY*
In order to guarantee an event shirt, registration is required by Sunday, April 27th. Due to increasing shipping costs, we will not be shipping any shirts after the event.
Early Bird Discount
- Save $5 on registration when you sign up by 3/16/25
In-Person Registration Fees*
- 5K(ish) WALK – Adult (16 and older) – $37 before event day, $40 event day
- 5K(ish) WALK – Child (15 and under) – FREE
- 5K RUN – Adult (16 and older) – $42 before event day, $45 event day
- 5K RUN – Child (15 and under) – FREE
- 24/33 MILE BIKE RIDE – $57 before event day, $60 event day (Helmets Required!)
Virtual Registration Fees
- Virtual 5K WALK – Adult (16 and older) – $40
- Virtual 5K WALK – Child (15 and under) – FREE
- Virtual 5K RUN – Adult (16 and older) – $45
- Virtual 5K RUN – Child (15 and under) – FREE
- Virtual 24/33 MILE BIKE RIDE – $60
*WAIVER for each adult and EACH CHILD will be required upon registration. NO ONE will be allowed to participate unless this waiver is complete.
Cycling Events Are Fully Supported
Cycling events are fully supported- Well-marked course
- Cue sheets
- Downloadable routes in advance
- Course Marshalls at key points
- SAG vehicles traveling route
- Helmets required for all riders!
- We do not have a time limit on the 33 route, however SAG support last approximately 3.5 hours
- The outer portion of the 33 contains moderate hills.
REST STOPS
- 13 mile mark – for both 24 & 33 mile routes
- 24 mile mark – for the 33 mile route
Event Schedule
Event SchedulePrizes and Giveaways
Prizes & Giveaways- Register by April 27th to be guaranteed an event shirt
- All participants will receive promo items
Compete for Prizes:
- 5K Run – Male/Female Overall, Male/Female Age Categories
Directions & Parking Map
- A – 4th & Mill Street, Quakertown, PA
- Enter from 4th Street just south of Mill. There will be
signs to the parking lot.
- Enter from 4th Street just south of Mill. There will be
- B – Cleveland Steel Container
- Stone lot across from Cleveland Steel Container at 350 Mill Street
