The Doylestown 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, May 24, 2008

Photos of 2007 Race

This year, the Doylestown Red, White & Blue 5K race has the same goal as prior years:
"To improve the physical fitness of our community & raise money for great causes."

We invite you to be part of the 2008 Doylestown Red, White & Blue 5K Run/Walk & One Mile Run/Walk which will take place on May 24, 2008 the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at 10 am. This is the largest & most popular race of all the Panera Bread Bucks 5K seven race Series, which is celebrating its thirteenth year..

DOYLESTOWN BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ALLIANCE is composed of volunteers who help create the charm that is Doylestown Boro. They hang spring flower baskets on street lights & put up Holiday Decorations. These touches make strolling through Doylestown an enjoyable experience. Race proceeds will be used to defray these costs. DBCA has opened an office and hired paid staff (welcome Margie Adamsky) so it can serve the Boro even more, thanks to the hard work of President Rich Slabinski.

BUCKS 4 KIDS is a 501©(3) operated by an all volunteer board that raises money for Bucks County children in foster care & those who receive services through Children & Youth. Grants are provided for requests from the children themselves, for such necessary items as summer camp, music lessons & other extras. B4K's goal is to give foster kids a chance at normal. Last year, BFK awarded $12,000 scholarships to graduating seniors. The donation from the 2007 Doylestown 5K was enough to fund the development of B4K website, to be launched in June with the help of Elaine Paxson of Big World Design, Furlong.

OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL is a parochial school of 500 students from kindergarten to eighth grade. All proceeds will go directly to the enhancement of educational programs for the children.

New for the race this year is:

• This year the 5 K is a Run/Walk! There is no 2 mile walk. So all you walkers can join with the runners for one big trip around town,
• The Champion Chip timing and scoring system. All runners & walkers will receive a computer chip to attach to their shoe with a self locking tie so your time can be recorded as you cross the finish line
• RUN TO READ Earn free books for your school or library by participating in the One Mile Fun Run which starts at 9:30 am. This costs only $5 per person and includes a t shirt and finishers medal. This is sponsored by Kumon,
• The introduction of brand new 14 foot feather finish line banners to help guide you to your record finish at State & Pine,
• A roving photographer who will post your picture on the web post race,
• Cookies from Panera Bread at the end, as well as bagels, water ice, bananas & pretzels,
• Lots of raffle prizes.

RACE FACTS - THE DOYLESTOWN RED, WHITE & BLUE 5K

• Has over 500 runner/walkers,
• Experiences a 15% increase of participants each year on the average,
• Is the most popular & largest of the Bucks 5k Series,
• Features an Award Ceremony at Star Park with live Entertainment, raffle prizes & give aways,
• Starts at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, ends in the heart of Doylestown Boro at State & Main Sts.,
• Is Family friendly.

Please sponsor the event this year!

Print out and send in the attached form which describes the different levels of sponsorship. Take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business and help your community.

Print out and send in the attached form which describes the different levels of sponsorship. Take advantage of the opportunity to promote your business and help your community.

Levels of contributions begin at $100. Benefits include publicity in our promotional flyers, listings and links in our website, names and logo on race T-shirts, signage at the race site and public address announcements on race day.

You will receive a commemorative tile custom made for the Doylestown Red, White & Blue 5K. At the highest level, your company could have a Mile Marker.

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Volunteers - please fill out the volunteer form.

To register for the 2008 races, click here. (Also rules, fees, and other race details)

Map of the Doylestown 5K Course

Photo Gallery of the 2006 Race

Race Results: 2006 Race - 2005 Race - 2004 Race

Map of the Doylestown 5K Course

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