Run Information

We have two exciting running options on offer at this year’s Easton Criterium. You can start your morning with a fun and unique 5K through the streets of downtown Easton or spend part of your afternoon running for cash at the 1-mile Dash for Cash! Held on a criterium-style course, both runs offer a spectator-friendly, multi-lap route that’s perfect for both new and experienced runners.

Downtown Easton 5k presented by Alloy 5 Architecture

This unique 5k format is open to both runners and walkers looking for a road race 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) in distance. The race is about 4.5 laps of the course. The start line is on Larry Holmes Drive. Runners run “counterclockwise” on the map towards Northampton Street. Progress up Northampton through the finish line into Centre Square and left onto 3rd Street. Progress on 3rd to turn left on Ferry towards Sette Luna and Vault Brewing. Turn right on Sitgreaves down the chute behind Hearst Publishing (the home of Runners World!), then a sharp left onto Larry Holmes to complete your first kilometer. Follow Larry Holmes along the river (where the Farmers Market is held on Saturdays) past the start area. Continue the laps until you come to the finish line on Northampton Street for the 5th time.

*All 5k participants receive an Easton 5k t-shirt

Register for the 5k

 

Downtown Easton 5k Schedule for Runners

7:30am – 8:30am – Sign-in and Registration located at registration tent near start line on Larry Holmes Drive. If you are participating in both the 5k and 1-mile dash you may pick up both numbers prior to 5k on Larry Holmes Drive. Day-of Registration is available for an additional $20 fee, and t-shirts are not guaranteed.

8:45am – call to the start line on Larry Holmes

8:50am – Runner information announcements at the start line on Larry Holmes

9:00am – All runners start

10:00am – Podium at the finish line for the top 3 age group awards (see Awards details below)

Runners are invited to hang out in Easton and enjoy the day of bike racing. Easton hosts one of America’s premier young bike races on the national calendar, and you can spectate and cheer for free!

Scoring

Scoring will be for each of the following age groups with passive timing chips.

• U15 (Boys, Girls)
• Open Men
• Open Women
• 40-49 (Men, Women)
• 50-59 (Men, Women)
• 60+ (Men, Women)

Registration is at RunSignUp.com

USATF Sanction #150212, 156441

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1-Mile Dash for Cash Prize

Get ready, Easton! The thunderous return of the 1-Mile Dash for Cash is hitting the streets this Memorial Day Weekend for its electrifying third year! Witness the raw speed and fierce competition as runners push their limits, chasing glory and a hefty cash prize. With past winners clocking in near the elusive 4-minute mile, this year promises even more heart-pounding action you won’t want to miss! Be there to feel the energy and witness history in the making!

$1000 equal payout for Men and Women at the 1-Mile Dash for Cash at Easton Crit presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network, part of Jefferson Health.

Sign-in and Registration for the 1-mile dash for cash is located at the Easton Public Market. Registration opens at the Easton Public Market at 9:00 am. If you are doing the 5k and 1 mile-dash you may pick up your number at the start area of the 5k on Larry Holmes Drive between 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.

Schedule for 1-Mile Dash for Cash Runners

8:30am – 3:00pm – Sign-in and Registration located at Easton Public Market. If you are participating in both the 5k and 1-mile dash you may pick up both numbers prior to 5k on Larry Holmes Drive. Day-of Registration is available for an additional $20 fee, and t-shirts are not guaranteed.

3:15pm – call to the start line. Start line is located on Larry Holmes Drive near the Larry Holmes memorial statue.

3:25pm – Runner information announcements at the start line.

3:35pm – All runners start

Podiums for top three men and women to happen immediately after finish.

Payout

The payout is three-deep and awarded to the top three men and women on the start line, regardless of age.

1. $500
2. $300
3. $200

There are no age-group cash awards for this event.

The Easton Outdoor Company provides additional prizes. Thank you!

Register for the Alloy Downtown Easton 5k or 1-Mile Dash

Athlete Participation Logistics

Parking

This information will be updated for the 2025 event. In general, there is street parking available around the course. Please follow all posted signs for parking rules and download the ParkMobile App.

The N. Fourth Street Garage

N 4th St, Easton, PA 18042

Height clearance ground level entrance: 13 feet 6 inches.
Height clearance upper levels entrance: 7 feet 6 inches.

Parking lot, 123 S 3rd St, Easton, PA 18042

Located two blocks south of Centre Square, behind City Hall at 123 South Third Street. The only entrance to the garage is from South Third Street, just past city hall.

The height clearance is 7 feet 2 inches.

Athlete Event Check-in for the 1 Mile Dash for Cash

Athlete Event Check-in and Number Pick Up is located at the Easton Public Market, 325 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042, on the outside of the course.

Number Pick-Up

Refund Information

Please refer to the refund page for the latest policy. We’ve created a policy allowing riders to register early but reduce the concern of not being able to start in Easton or Somerville due to a mid-season injury or other situation.

Awards

Prizes for all races are based on the overall result of the event. Payout is at the number registration table.