Fifth Street Cross Country (Weekly 5k Series)

  • Date Thu 4th September 2025 - Thu 20th November 2025
  • Time 5:45PM EST
  • Location Emmaus, Pennsylvania
  • Price $11.60 - $211.94
  • Races 26 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting fall event with the Fifth Street Cross Country Weekly 5k Series, taking place every Thursday from September 4th to November 20th, 2025, at the scenic Emmaus Compost Center in Lehigh. This thrilling 5k race kicks off at 5:45 PM with onsite registration starting at 5:00 PM. Runners will tackle a unique twisty and turny course that promises to challenge even the most seasoned athletes. Whether youโ€™re a competitive runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, this event is perfect for everyone!

Expect an unforgettable atmosphere with the best underground party vibes in the Lehigh Valleyโ€”complete with free beer, delicious food truck offerings, and complimentary race photos! Each week, the Fifth Street Cross series brings together a community of passionate runners and cyclists, with the option to also participate in thrilling bike races starting at 6:30 PM. Donโ€™t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience that combines fitness, fun, and camaraderie every Thursday evening!

Organiser's Description

Come out to Fifth Street Cross every Thursday, September 5th - November 21st, at the Emmaus Compost Center and run 5k. The 5k is 2x laps starting at 5:45pm.

Onsite registration opens at 5:00p.

ABOUT THE COURSE

You run at the Emmaus Compost Center (its not a dump!) between the tape of the cyclocross course. The bike race started in 2005, even though youve never heard of it. But here you are reading this, so now youve heard of it, so lets get to business. The course is twisty and turny and usually a lot slower than most people think any reasonable running course should be. For this reason, we believe it to be the best cross country race course in the history of Emmaus. Youre welcome.

WHAT YOU GET EVERY WEEK

Free Beer! 2 per person limit. Food Truck slingin' meals. Free race photos. The best underground party in the Lehigh Valley.

RACE RULES

* Dont be a dick.
* 5th place is First.
* Promoters ruling is final.
* Call out your number every time you cross the finish line.
* We will make every reasonable attempt to provide accurate results.
* All results are final.
* Please inform finish line judges if you withdraw from the race.
* Dont break the tape.
* Patronize our sponsors.
* If you get hurt, its your own fault.
* Sign a damn waiver
* You must check in with registration staff to be counted in the results.
* Seriously, dont be a dick.

But wait there's more. Fifth Street Cross started as cyclocross bike race series and you can race bikes also! You can register here to run the 5k and then race your bike! Scoring for the run/ride will be based on your place in the run and _first_ bike race (4xlap) only.



---DO YOU WANT TO JUST RACE BIKES?---

The first bike race is 4x laps and starts at 6:30pm. We take a break between each race to check your lights or figure out why you came here in the first place. The second race is three laps in the opposite direction. We keep score, but as long as you start the race, youre winning!

REGISTER FOR BIKE RACING ONLY ON BIKEREG.COM [https://www.bikereg.com/fifthstreetcx]

USA Cycling sanctions us as a Fun Ride, and we thank our governing body for its cheap insurance.

Races

  • Season Pass (Run Only)

    Incl. $6.94 Fee

    Thu 4th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $105.94

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Season Pass (Run and Ride)

    Incl. $12.94 Fee

    Thu 4th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $211.94

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 1

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 4th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 1

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 4th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 2

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 11th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 2

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 11th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 3

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 18th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 3

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 18th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 4

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 25th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 4

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 25th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 5

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 2nd October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 5

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 2nd October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 6

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 9th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 6

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 9th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 7

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 16th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 7

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 16th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 8

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 23rd October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 8

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 23rd October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 9 HALLOWEEN ($20)

    Incl. $2.20 Fee

    Thu 30th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 9 HALLOWEEN ($30)

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Thu 30th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 10

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 6th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 10

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 6th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 11

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 13th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 11

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 13th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.
  • 5k Run Week 12 SEASON FINALE

    Incl. $1.60 Fee

    Thu 20th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)

    $11.60

    OPENS JUL 25
  • Duathlon Week 12 SEASON FINALE

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Thu 20th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)

    $27.50

    OPENS JUL 25
    The 1st annual Fifth Street Cross Duathlon will be scored based on both run and first ride of the night (four lap race) results.

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Robert Rodale Way, Emmaus, 18049, PA, United States

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