Fifth Street Cross Series 2026
- Date
- 9 race dates, October 1 to November 19, 2026
- Start time
- 6:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Emmaus, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $22
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 5 | 5K | Oct 1, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 5 | – | Oct 1, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 5 | – | Oct 1, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Friday, Oct 2, 2026 | ||||
| 6-PACK PASS - CYCLOCROSS | – | Oct 2, 20266:00 PM | $104 | – |
| 6-PACK PASS - DOUBLE CROSS | – | Oct 2, 20266:00 PM | $104 | – |
| 6-PACK PASS - RUN | – | Oct 2, 20266:00 PM | $104 | – |
| Thursday, Oct 8, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 6 | 5K | Oct 8, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 6 | – | Oct 8, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 6 | – | Oct 8, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 7 | 5K | Oct 15, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 7 | – | Oct 15, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 7 | – | Oct 15, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 8 | 5K | Oct 22, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 8 | – | Oct 22, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 8 | – | Oct 22, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 9 | 5K | Oct 29, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 9 | – | Oct 29, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 9 | – | Oct 29, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 10 | 5K | Nov 5, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 10 | – | Nov 5, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 10 | – | Nov 5, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Thursday, Nov 12, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 11 | 5K | Nov 12, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 11 | – | Nov 12, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 11 | – | Nov 12, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
| Thursday, Nov 19, 2026 | ||||
| 5k-ish Run Only - Week 12 | 5K | Nov 19, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Double Cross - Week 12 | – | Nov 19, 20266:00 PM | $22 | – |
| Cyclocross Races Only - Week 12 | – | Nov 19, 20266:45 PM | $22 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k-ish Run Only - Week 5 and Double Cross - Week 5 and Cyclocross Races Only - Week 5: $22 until Oct 1.
- 6-PACK PASS - CYCLOCROSS and 6-PACK PASS - DOUBLE CROSS and 6-PACK PASS - RUN: $104 until Oct 2.
- 5k-ish Run Only - Week 6 and Double Cross - Week 6 and Cyclocross Races Only - Week 6: $22 until Oct 8.
- 5k-ish Run Only - Week 7 and Double Cross - Week 7 and Cyclocross Races Only - Week 7: $22 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $22, entry is about 27 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the 5k-ish Run Only - Week 5 starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 610 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
165 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA 18049
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 24 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 165 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA 18049Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 610 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 3, 2026), 2025 (Nov 20, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Fifth Street Cross Series?
- It runs on 9 dates from October 1 to November 19, 2026. The next is Thursday, October 1, 2026, starting at 6:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $22 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $22, entry is about 27 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 165 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA 18049.
From the organizers
Each Thursday includes one 5k-ish run and two cyclocross races. Registration opens at 5:00p. The 5k-ish is 2x laps starting at 6:00pm. The first bike race is 4x laps and starts at 6:45pm. 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, you’re winning!
This event is sanctioned by USA Track & Field, Sanction #165796.