Race Street Run
Saturday, June 24, 2023
Past event
8:45 AM EDT
Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
$43.40 · 2 races
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Race Street Run on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the picturesque town of Jim Thorpe, Carbon County, Pennsylvania! Celebrate the 17th edition of this beloved revival classic, featuring two exhilarating race distances: a challenging 15K and a fun 4-mile run. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that meanders through asphalt, natural trails, and potentially crushed stone, all while being timed by the professional Titan Event Company in collaboration with Second Wind Timing.
As a special treat, the first 100 entrants will receive a complimentary Race Street Run shirt, adding to the thrill of the event. This race is not just about competition; it’s also a meaningful occasion as proceeds will support St. Mark's Church's Capital Fund Campaign, continuing a tradition that began in the mid-1990s. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run in an outdoor sports paradise while contributing to a valuable cause in the heart of Jim Thorpe!
As a special treat, the first 100 entrants will receive a complimentary Race Street Run shirt, adding to the thrill of the event. This race is not just about competition; it’s also a meaningful occasion as proceeds will support St. Mark's Church's Capital Fund Campaign, continuing a tradition that began in the mid-1990s. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run in an outdoor sports paradise while contributing to a valuable cause in the heart of Jim Thorpe!
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Races
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15k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$43.40
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4-Mile
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed8:45 AM EDT
$43.40
Organiser's description
The 17th running of Carbon County's revival classic! Two races distances: 15K and 4 Miles. Starting and ending in the outdoor sports paradise that is Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Free Race Street Run shirts for first 100 entrants. Course traverses asphalt, natural trail, potentially crushed stone. Both races will be timed by Titan Event Company in conjunction with Second Wind Timing.
The Race Street run is a revival of a dual-event road race once put on by the Switchback Roadrunners club. The run was last done by the club in the mid-1990's. St. Mark's Church took over the race in 2006 to serve as a fund raising event for the church. St. Mark's and St. John's Episcopal Church is a combined parish in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The building, located at 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe, is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information on the church and parish, please visit St. Mark's Home Page. Proceeds from this year's race will benefit the church's Capital Fund Campaign.
The Race Street run is a revival of a dual-event road race once put on by the Switchback Roadrunners club. The run was last done by the club in the mid-1990's. St. Mark's Church took over the race in 2006 to serve as a fund raising event for the church. St. Mark's and St. John's Episcopal Church is a combined parish in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. The building, located at 21 Race Street in Jim Thorpe, is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information on the church and parish, please visit St. Mark's Home Page. Proceeds from this year's race will benefit the church's Capital Fund Campaign.
Location
21 Race Street, Jim Thorpe, 18229, PA, United States
Race Street Run
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