Our 2024 event was a success, and we have the pictures to prove it!
2024 PRESS
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PARTICIPATE
Welcome to The 2nd Annual
Be Kind 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
Our 2024 Title Sponsor:
RUN IT.
JOG IT.
Have fun. Run with your family.
Soak it all in.
WALK IT.
Get a group of friends together.
Walk and chat.
Try to top your best time.
Push the limits and run like the wind.
HONOR, CELEBRATE, INSPIRE
Everyone who runs, jogs or walks in this new Bucks 5k Series Race will benefit local cancer patients.
We hope to see the hard core competitors!
We hope to see the weekend warriors and families!
We hope to see groups who will walk the course together!
The Be Kind 5k and 1 Mile fun run at Holicong Park in Doylestown, PA —
April 13 at 9:30 a.m. (fun run) 10:00 a.m. (5k)!
Honor those who are battling or have battled cancer!
The Times
Please arrive 30 minutes before your race.
1 mile Be Kind Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m.
Be Kind 5k begins at 10:00 a.m.
(Rain or shine)
THE NEW COURSE
Holicong Park in Buckingham Township is the backdrop for this amazing race.
The course is certified.
You will start in the center of Holicong Park
Run out to Quarry Road and make a left
Run to Upper Mountain Road and make a left
Run to Holicong Rd. and turn around
Run back down Upper Mountain Rd. and make a right on Quarry Rd.
Run down Quarry Rd. and make a right into Holicong Park
Finish where you started in the middle of the park
*The roads will be closed an d monitored by the Buckingham township Police and race safety volunteers.
5K Route
The 1 Mile Fun Run Route
This course is an out and back:
PINK arrows out
BLUE arrows back
Meet our 2024 Sponsors
Our Title Sponsor
LBK Design Build
Gold Sponsor Jarrett Vaughan Builders - Thompson Detail Center - The Louvered Roof Company - Penn Color - Alliance Cancer Specialists
Silver Sponsor - Archetype Advisors - UPS Buckingham - TFW Doylestown
Bronze Sponsor LaPlaca Insurance - Laboratory Testing Inc. - Portalis Insurance - McCaffrey’s Market - Ardana Pizza Co. - Thyme & Plate - Spuddy Buddy Fry Truck - LFB Landscaping Services
SPONSORSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
AFTER PARTY & AWARD CEREMONY
DJ Fit will be pumping up the crowd!
Breakfast food and coffee from Thyme & Plate (for sale)
Ardana Pizza Co. (for sale)
Spuddy Buddy Fry Truck (for sale)
Candy from Evolution Candy
Bagels from Bagel Barrel
Cookies
Bananas
Singing The National Anthem
Broadway Star, Jenny Lee Stern
Do I get a T-shirt?
Check out this Be Kind short sleeve with Sun Logo.
Everyone who register by April 1 will be guaranteed a shirt.
SPECIAL PARKING NOTE
Main Entrance off Rt. 202 will remain open through out the race.
Quarry Rd. Parking Entrances close at 9:15 a.m.
Runners are not permitted to park in the shopping mall, Buckingham Green!
People can exit safely anytime after their race via the Main Entrance.
Please be aware parts of Quarry Rd. and all of Upper Mountain Rd. will be closed during the race!
PARKING DETAILS
ENTRANCE TO THE PARKING LOT OFF QUARRY ROAD WILL BE CLOSED AT 9:15 A.M. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR FUN RUN RUNNERS. IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 9:15 A.M. PLEASE ENTER THE PARK AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE OFF ROUTE 202 ACROSS FROM BOUNTIFUL ACRES/MIDWAY FIELD
There is ample parking within Holicong Park.
Volunteers will direct you to the designated parking areas within the park.
Address for GPS: 5143 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902
HELPFUL HINTS:
All Vendors please park in Lot #7
If you are running or walking in the 5k please arrive by 9:15 a.m. if possible.
Volunteers park in Lot #8
ENTRANCE TO THE PARKING LOTS OFF QUARRY RD. WILL BE CLOSED AT 9:15 A.M. FOR THE SAFETY OF OUR RUNNERS AND THE START OF THE FUN RUN!!
**There is NO PARKING across the street at Buckingham Green Shopping Center
RACE PACKET PICK UP & SAME DAY REGISTRATION
Packet Pick-Up
Runners — Walkers — 5k & Fun Run
Friday, April 12 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Kin Wellness and Support Center
2325 Heritage Center Dr., Suite 113, Holicong, PA 18925
We accept check or cash. Please make your check out to Kin.
5k - $35 and Fun Run - $15
YOU MAY GET YOUR PACKET AT THE RACE ON RACE DAY AS WELL
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Same Day Registration
Runners — Walkers — 5k & Fun Run
Saturday, April 13 from 8:00 a.m. until first race begins
Holicong Park (5143 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902)
We accept check or cash. Please make your check out to Kin.
5k - $45 and Fun Run - $20
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Lorraine Jasper a Local World Class Runner and cancer Survivor
Meet Our Race Ambassador
Calling all Volunteers
If you are over 18 years old and I would like to support the race as a volunteer please reach out to us.
BECOME A 2024 SPONSOR
Our 2023 event was a success, and we have the pictures to prove it!
Our 2023 event raised over $20,000 for Kin
This video captures the magic of the Event
Produced and donated by Fin Media House
How do LOCAL cancer patients benefit?
The registration fees and the sponsorship dollars raised through this annual event will ensure Kin Wellness and Support Center can survive and thrive and provide FREE services to Bucks County cancer patients and their families!
All you need to know about the Bucks 5k Series!
The Bucks 5K Series, a 501c3 nonprofit, is designed for runners of all ages and abilities. Featuring 7 races, the series spans from March until June annually. The Be Kind 5k and 1 mile fun run is the 2nd event in the series.
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Frequently
Ask
Questions
Q: Does this race benefit a local non-profit?
A: Yes. This race will directly benefit local cancer patients in Bucks County through Kin Wellness and Support Center!
Q: Can I walk the race?
A: Yes. Walk, run, skip, jog…
Q: Where is the race?
A: Holicong Park, Doylestown PA. 5143 York Rd., Doylestown, PA 18902
Q: What time does the race start?
A: 9:30 a.m. 1 mile Fun Run and 10:00 a.m. 5k.
Q: Can I pre register for the race?
A: Yes. Simple go here to pre-register.
Q: What is the cost of the race and are there any early registation discounts?
A:
$35 for pre-register for the 5K — $45 for the 5k race week
$15 for 1 mile Fun Run pre-registration
$20 for race week for the 1 mile Fun Run.
Q: Where do I pick up my Race bib and shirt prior to the race?
A: April 12 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Kin which is located at 2325 Heritage Center Drive, Building 113, Furlong, PA 18925
Q: Can I register the day of the event?
A: YES! From 8:00 a.m. until the first race begins you can register.
Q:Where do I park?
A: On site at Holicong Park enter at the Quarry Rd. entrance off of the 202 or at the Main Entrance off Route 202.
Q: Are there cash prizes?
A: No there are awards, but no cash.
Q: Can I bring my dog?
A: No. The only animal that is acceptable is a service dog. The animal must where a service dog vest. No other animals are permitted in the race.
Q: Can I run with a stroller?
A: Yes. We just request that you line up at the start behind the runners who are not pushing a stroller.
Q: Where can I meet up with my *whomever* if we don’t finish the race at the same time?
A: On the grass off to the side near the finish line OR at the awards pavilion.
Q: Will you have booze
A: No alcohol will be served.
Q: What happens if I’m not there to get my award?
A: Winners will be posted online and anyone who did not redeem their award at the end of the race can pick up their award at Kin Wellness and Support Center which is located at: 2325 Heritage Center Dr., Building 113, Furlong, PA 18925.
Q: Where are the bathrooms?
A: The award pavilion will have two restrooms and 4 more porta-potties will be located between the pavilion and the start/finish line.
Q: Will there be water?
A: Yes there will be one water station on the course and at the finish line and at the awards pavilion.
Q: Can I run both the 1 mile fun run and the 5k?
A: Yes, so long as you have paid for both you can run both races.
Q: If my kid is running in the Fun Run do I need to register to run with them?
A: Yes. Every runner must register and pay to run the race?
Q: What time are the awards?
A: 11:00 a.m. — The awards are 1 hour after the start of the 5k race.
Q: How will I get my race time?
A: Times will be posted at the event. Times will be listed on the Bucks 5k Series Website.
Q: Are there prizes for all runners?
A: No. There are prizes for the first three finishers in each category and a prize for all who complete the 1 mile fun run.
Q: Is there a rain date?
A: No. And unless there is lightening, the race will commence.
Q: How do I sign up to volunteer?
A: Email hello@welcometokin.org or CLICK HERE
Q: Do you take credit cards to sign up on race day?
A: Yes.
Q: Do I get a race t-shirt?
A: All runners who sign up for the race prior to April 1 are guaranteed a shirt.