Fifth Street Cross Country (Weekly 5k Series)
- Date Thu 4th September 2025 - Thu 20th November 2025
- Time 5:45PM EDT
- Location Emmaus, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.20
- Races 12 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 you’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 Valley—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. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unique experience that combines fitness, fun, and camaraderie every Thursday evening!
Expect an unforgettable atmosphere with the best underground party vibes in the Lehigh Valley—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. Don’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.
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
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5k-Ish Run Week 1
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 4th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Counterclockwise direction -
5k-Ish Run Week 2
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 11th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Clockwise direction. Golden Coins Treasure Hunt! Each coin is a bonus point for the season standings with a golden pot available worth 100 points (if those coins make it to the finish!) -
5k-Ish Run Week 3
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 18th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Counterclockwise direction. Predictor Run 1! The runners who are closest to their guessed time will win! -
5k-Ish Run Week 4
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 25th September 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Clockwise direction. Top-10 ranked runners have to start with their shoes untied. -
5k-Ish Run Week 5
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 2nd October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Counterclockwise direction. Handlebar run. Top-20 runners have to run with a handlebar. If you finish without the handlebar, you don't get points! -
5k-Ish Run Week 6
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 9th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Clockwise direction. Predictor run! This is in the opposite direction from week 3's predictor run. The runners who are closest to their guessed time will win! -
5k-Ish Run Week 7
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 16th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Counterclockwise direction. Roulette Week with random points assigned to the finishing places. -
5k-Ish Run Week 8
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 23rd October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 lap race, Clockwise. Shortcut night! Grab a drink or a donut or both. And when we run out, you have to do 10 push-ups or burpees! -
5k-Ish Run Week 9 HALLOWEEN
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 30th October 2025 (5:45PM EDT)
$22.20
2 laps, Counterclockwise. This is our costume race! You must wear a costume, or you will wear the cone of shame! Best dressed gets a special prize from our sponsors! -
5k-Ish Week 10
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 6th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)
$22.20
2 laps, Clockwise. We run in the dark, so bring your lights! -
5k-Ish Run Week 11
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 13th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)
$22.20
2 laps, Counterclockwise. Run in the dark, so bring your lights! -
5k-Ish Week 12 SEASON FINALE
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Thu 20th November 2025 (5:45PM EST)
$22.20
2 laps Clockwise. Double Points no matter what! We find the season champion tonight!
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