Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp
- Date Fri 31st July 2026 - Sun 2nd August 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Kempton, Pennsylvania
- Price $6.30 - $160.00
- Races 11 races
- Distances 5km, Ultra
Event summary
Join us for an unforgettable weekend at the Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp from July 31 to August 2, 2026, at the Kempton Community Center in Berks. This exhilarating event promises three action-packed days of riding, running, camping, and community fun—all in one location!
Kick off the festivities on Friday night with a thrilling cyclocross race and a 5K trail run on a beautiful grass and dirt course, followed by a screening of the inspiring film "Fifth is First." On Saturday, choose from multiple gravel ride distances, then take on the exciting Sundown Rundown challenge in the evening while enjoying live music and delicious food. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with more gravel rides and a relaxing group road run, offering 27-mile and 100k routes. With onsite camping, a family-friendly atmosphere, and activities for all abilities, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a vibrant community setting. Don't miss out on the ultimate summer camp experience—join us at Fifth Street Cross!
Kick off the festivities on Friday night with a thrilling cyclocross race and a 5K trail run on a beautiful grass and dirt course, followed by a screening of the inspiring film "Fifth is First." On Saturday, choose from multiple gravel ride distances, then take on the exciting Sundown Rundown challenge in the evening while enjoying live music and delicious food. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with more gravel rides and a relaxing group road run, offering 27-mile and 100k routes. With onsite camping, a family-friendly atmosphere, and activities for all abilities, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in a vibrant community setting. Don't miss out on the ultimate summer camp experience—join us at Fifth Street Cross!
Organiser's Description
Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp
Three Days. One Venue. All In.
Join us at Kempton Community Center for the second edition of Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp. A full weekend of riding, running, camping, food, music, and community.
No hotels. No driving between venues. Everything happens in one place. Race. Eat. Camp. Hang out. Repeat.
Friday Night
CYCLOCROSS + 5K + MOVIE + CAMPING
Kick off the weekend with a pop-up cross race and a 5K on grass and dirt. Competitive if you want it to be. Welcoming if you dont.
* 2x Cyclocross races. 4 laps in one direction, 3 laps in the opposite direction.
* 5k trail run on the cyclocross course. 2 laps make about 5k!
* Post-race screening of "Fifth is First" film by Holly Fasching.
* Onsite camping included (Van hook-ups are $45/night)
Arrive. Race. Stay the night.
Saturday
GRAVEL RIDES + SUNDOWN RUNDOWN + LIVE MUSIC + FOOD + CAMPING
Choose your gravel adventure with multiple distance options. In the evening, take on the Sundown Rundown, our signature last-runner-standing challenge that rewards strategy as much as grit.
* Gravel route options (multiple distances, each with its own character) Download your preferred route and head out for your adventure. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way.
* Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community
* Multi-lap run race, Sundown Rundown.
* Live music by Starting Tomorrow
* Camping included
Spend the entire day outside. No rushing. No logistics stress.
SUNDAY
GRAVEL RIDES + GROUP ROAD RUN
The final chill for the weekend.
* 27-mile loop or 100k loop for riding. Download your preferred route and head out for your adventure. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way.
* Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community
* 8-mile road run at a chill pace with friends.
Full Weekend
Friday + Saturday + Sunday. Two nights of camping.
This is the best value and the full Summer Camp experience.
What Makes This Different
* Family-friendly atmosphere
* All abilities welcome
* One central venue
* No hotel required
* Real community, not just a start line
Set up camp. Move your body. Stay a while.
MORE DETAILS AT fifthstreetcross.com [https://fifthstreetcross.com/fsx-summer-camp/]
Three Days. One Venue. All In.
Join us at Kempton Community Center for the second edition of Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp. A full weekend of riding, running, camping, food, music, and community.
No hotels. No driving between venues. Everything happens in one place. Race. Eat. Camp. Hang out. Repeat.
Friday Night
CYCLOCROSS + 5K + MOVIE + CAMPING
Kick off the weekend with a pop-up cross race and a 5K on grass and dirt. Competitive if you want it to be. Welcoming if you dont.
* 2x Cyclocross races. 4 laps in one direction, 3 laps in the opposite direction.
* 5k trail run on the cyclocross course. 2 laps make about 5k!
* Post-race screening of "Fifth is First" film by Holly Fasching.
* Onsite camping included (Van hook-ups are $45/night)
Arrive. Race. Stay the night.
Saturday
GRAVEL RIDES + SUNDOWN RUNDOWN + LIVE MUSIC + FOOD + CAMPING
Choose your gravel adventure with multiple distance options. In the evening, take on the Sundown Rundown, our signature last-runner-standing challenge that rewards strategy as much as grit.
* Gravel route options (multiple distances, each with its own character) Download your preferred route and head out for your adventure. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way.
* Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community
* Multi-lap run race, Sundown Rundown.
* Live music by Starting Tomorrow
* Camping included
Spend the entire day outside. No rushing. No logistics stress.
SUNDAY
GRAVEL RIDES + GROUP ROAD RUN
The final chill for the weekend.
* 27-mile loop or 100k loop for riding. Download your preferred route and head out for your adventure. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way.
* Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community
* 8-mile road run at a chill pace with friends.
Full Weekend
Friday + Saturday + Sunday. Two nights of camping.
This is the best value and the full Summer Camp experience.
What Makes This Different
* Family-friendly atmosphere
* All abilities welcome
* One central venue
* No hotel required
* Real community, not just a start line
Set up camp. Move your body. Stay a while.
MORE DETAILS AT fifthstreetcross.com [https://fifthstreetcross.com/fsx-summer-camp/]
Races
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Jamout Parking Ticket
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 1st August 2026 (5:00PM EDT)
$6.30
CLOSEDParking per vehicle. Unlimited people per vehicle. Parking tickets are not required for racing participation, just for the music show. -
Friday Pass
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Fri 31st July 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$43.40
CLOSEDCyclocross + 5K + Camping Kick off Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp the right way. Friday includes: 2x Cyclocross races. One 4-lap race. One 3-lap race. person biking 5K run race on the cyclocross course. person running Post-race screening of "Fifth is First" by Holly Fasching movie camera Onsite camping tent One venue. No rush. Bring the family, bring a friend, stay the night. -
Saturday Pass
Incl. $5.50 Fee
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$80.50
CLOSEDBig and Small Gravel Rides (unsupported) + Sundown Rundown (backyard run) + Music + Camping This is the big day. Leave from Kempton Community Center and head out for some amazing rides over and along the Blue Mountain Ridge. While Kempton is always the turnaround point for Lehigh Valley riding, except today, when we start from here and adventure to parts unknown. Download your preferred route and head out for your adventure. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way. Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community Meanwhile, at the Kempton Community Center, we host Sundown Rundown, our elimination-style backyard run race. Run farther than you thought, faster than you thought possible. While the final runners clash out on the course, the party at the pavilion officially starts at 6 PM with live music from Starting Tomorrow and a hot dinner. Grab a plate, grab a beer, and cheer the survivors into the sunset. Saturday includes: Epic gravel bike rides from 100-miles, 50-miles or 36 miles. person biking Sundown Rundown Elimination-style run race person running Starting Tomorrow live band microphone Onsite camping tent One venue. No rush. Bring the family, bring a friend, stay the night. -
Sunday Pass
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 2nd August 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDChoose from two gravel rides and the group road run. The Gravel rides are 29 miles or 64 miles (about 100km). Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way. Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community The group run is 10km. -
Full Weekend Pass
Incl. $10.00 Fee
Fri 31st July 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$160.00
CLOSEDYou can have it all! Everything for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is all wrapped into one bundle. -
Friday 5k Grass & Dirt Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Fri 31st July 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDOur classic 2-lap 5k format from Fifth Street Cross Series happens here on a Friday night in Kempton. -
Friday Cyclocross
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Fri 31st July 2026 (8:00PM EDT)
$22.20
CLOSEDThe classic two-race format for Fifth Street Cross Series on a Friday night in Kempton. 4 laps for race 1 and 3 laps in the opposite direction for race 2. -
Saturday Morning Gravel Ridge Ride - 100 Mile, 50 Mile Loop or 36 Miles
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 1st August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDChoose from three distances, but choose on Saturday morning. 100 miles, 50 miles or 36 miles All riders leave the venue at 8am. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way. Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community -
Saturday Sundown Rundown
Incl. $2.35 Fee
Sat 1st August 2026 (3:00PM EDT)
$24.85
CLOSEDThe marathon for everyone. It's a backyard but also an elimination. Lap times are set up so that you can run farther in a race than you ever thought possible. Challenge yourself to the best run format and see why it's a cult classic. At the 5k and 10k laps, we will have separate awards for finishers at those distances. Everyone is welcome to continue beyond those laps to see how far they can get! -
Sunday Gravel Ridge Hangover Ride - 100k or 27 Mile Loops
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDOMG you made it to Sunday?! Wow. Ok, well, can't keep a good dog down, I guess? Go one more. 100k or 27-mile. Ride is unsupported with multiple farm and convenience store stops along the way. Route options can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/events/338248-fsx-summer-camp-at-the-kempton-community -
Sunday Hangover Road Run - 8 Miles
Incl. $2.02 Fee
Sun 2nd August 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$19.02
CLOSEDWe're not going to call this a race unless you want to. You need to shake out those Saturday legs, whether you rode or ran. Either way, we're here for you to give you a beautiful view on a Sunday 10k on the road.
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