YMCA Presents Historic Mothers Day Weekend 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

DOYLESTOWN- The 2024 YMCA Bucks County Strong 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run On Saturday, May 11, 2024 marks the fourth race out of six within the historic Bucks 5K Series. The YMCA 5K lives in the heart of the Doylestown community, and is a perfect race for first-time runners and seasoned athletes.

Runners will traverse the picturesque scenery of Doylestown with a finish line in War Memorial Stadium at Central Bucks West High School. Race begins with pre-race entertainment and feel the energy of family, friends, and the community at large cheering them on. An additional 1-mile Fun Run directly on the track provides a great way to encourage families and the next generation of 5K runners.

This year, YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties will honor the memory of Dick Patterson with a moment of silence and remembrance at the starting line, and members of the Patterson family will be present to blow the horn to start the race.

“An elite athlete himself, Dick gave tirelessly of his time, including many years as president/director of the Bucks 5K Series,” wrote Wayne Fish in the Bucks County Herald. “Recently, the Series announced it will present the new Dick Patterson Trophy to event winners.”

The Bucks County Strong finish turns race day into a whole family experience, as vendors and family fun events will be on site, capped off with a post-race party celebrating our Bucks County Strong champions at Villa Capri. The Y will celebrate all runners on Mother’s Day weekend with a special finish line surprise.

Sponsors of the YMCA 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run include GMG Insurance, Penn Community Bank, and Fitnessmith. All proceeds raised by the 5K and Fun Run go toward much needed programs and financial assistance to the community, including for camp, child care, and YMCA Pathway programs, which are free, specialized community health and wellness programs. To learn more about the YMCA Bucks County Strong 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, please visit ymcabhc.org/community-family/races/bucks-county-strong-5k.

YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. Annually, the Y serves nearly 119,000 members and participants at its six member branches, seven child development centers, and ten camp locations across Bucks and Hunterdon counties. YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties provides over $7 million of community impact annually in the form of financial assistance to individuals and families in need and free programming for veterans, cancer survivors, older adults and more. To learn more visit ymcabhc.org.