Cycling Information
This page contains information about the cycling races. You can find information about the 5k race here.
The Easton Criterium is an exciting event that offers cycling and a 5k running race on a fully enclosed course. The downtown area features a 0.71-mile course with six turns, which makes it a challenging course where skill will make all the difference. A short uphill finish on Northampton Street will reward the strong and savvy racers in front of thousands of Easton’s Centre Square fans. The entire course will be surrounded by fans who will be cheering and ringing cowbells while enjoying food and drinks at the many restaurants and bars. So, bring your friends and family along for this high-energy downtown criterium.
The cycling race is for USA Cycling-licensed riders. Cyclists must have a valid 2026 racing license with one-day licenses available at the time of registration at BikeReg.com. For more information on securing a racing license, go to USA Cycling.
Registration Closes May 23rd at 5pm EST. Day-of registration is available for races that are not sold out.
Memorial Day Weekend Cycling Events Schedule
- Saturday, May 23 – Tour of Plainfield, Plainfield, New Jersey
- Sunday, May 24 – Easton Criterium and Easton 5k
- Monday, May 25 – Tour of Somerville, (America’s Longest Running Bike Race), Somerville, New Jersey
For additional racing info, contact us.
Event Schedule
| Race | Start Time | Duration | Prizes | Entry Fee | Day-Of Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Running Race | 9:00 AM | 60min | $45 | $60 | |
| Course Pre-ride | 10:10 AM | 10 min | |||
| Women 4/ Novice | 10:25 AM | 30min | Swag | $25 | $45 |
| Men 4 | 11:05 AM | 35min | Swag | $25 | $45 |
| Master's Men 40+ Cat 1-4 | 11:50 AM | 40min | Swag | $35 | $55 |
| Community Ride | 12:40 PM | 30min | -- | $0 | $0 |
| Women 3/4 pb LeCompte Realty | 1:20 PM | 40min | Swag | $25 | $45 |
| Men 2/3 pb Unity Bank | 2:10 PM | 45min | Swag | $35 | $55 |
| Kid's Race/ Wheelie | 3:05 PM | 35min | Swag | $0 | $0 |
| Course Pre-ride | 3:50 PM | 10 min | |||
| Women Pro/1/2 | 4:05 PM | 75min | $5,000 15-deep | $50 | $70 |
| Men Pro/1/2 | 5:35 PM | 75min | $5,000 15-deep | $50 | $70 |
Call to staging is 15 minutes before your race. Podiums are immediately after your race.
Criterium Course Route
Distance: 0.71mi
Avg Gradient: 3%
Number of Turns: 6 (5x Left, 1x Right)
230 Northampton Street is the start/finish line. This brings the action close to Centre Square, restaurants, and vendors. Northampton is a 3% gradient.
Athlete Participation Logistics
Team Tent Parking Area
North 3rd Street. Access to the team parking area from N 3rd street only. These are $55 each. To reserve, place your order at BikeReg.com
General Parking
Athlete Participation Logistics
Parking
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
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.
Specific lots around course are also designated for racers:
Athlete Event Check-in
Athlete Event Check-in and Number Pick Up is located on the north side of Centre Square just beyond the team tent area at N 3rd Street.
Number Pick-Up
Number pick-up closes 30 minutes before any race start time. Anyone outside this time cannot pick up their number, even if you have pre-registered.
Athlete Staging
All riders must report to Athlete Staging on North 2nd Street and Northampton Street 15 minutes before their event starts.
Start Lists
Start lists will be published by Friday, May 23rd. They can also be found at Athlete Staging.
Grid Start
For Category 2 and 3, the top 10 returning riders are placed at the front of the grid. Places 11 to 100 are placed by registration time.
For Category 4 and Novice events, the top 10 returning riders are placed at the front of the grid. Places 11 to 75 are placed by registration time.
For Categories 1 and 2, the race’s defending champion takes pole position. Current Elite national champions occupy places 2+. The returning riders in the previous year’s top 10 are placed behind national champions up to 10th place on the grid. 11-18 are reserved for the Race Director’s Discretion. 19+ are placed by registration time.
Regardless of category or rank, all day-of registrations are placed at the back of the grid.
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
Professional Races compete for $5,000, Medals, Jerseys, and Primes. Advertisement primes will be called by the announcer and the ringing of the bell at the start-finish line. The announcer, race officials, or event director reserves the ability to award the prime in 1) Single amount 2) split between multiple places 3) solely to the breakaway 4) solely to the field.
Crowd Primes are in addition to the Advertisement Primes described above. These will be any dollars or prizes brought to the Stage on race day. These awards are collected as a sum-total of their value to be distributed solely as “Crowd Primes.” Any person or business who wishes to have a specific message read by the announcer should consider an Advertisement Prime before race day.
Payout
Prize payments: riders may collect prize money, primes, and awards on the day of competition at prize payout, located at the registration trailer at the start/finish line.
Prizes and awards (both cash and non-cash) not claimed within 60 days of the race will be voided and returned to the promoter. No exceptions. If a rider in contention for prizes or awards cannot be present to collect post-race, they are encouraged to leave contact information with the stage manager or race promoter AND EMAIL to follow up post-race to info@longtailproductions.com
Please note: there will be no reissuing of checks if they are not cashed before their expiration date
The cash payout is $5000, 15 places deep for the Pro Women and Pro Men.
| Place | Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $ 1,500 |
| 2 | $ 950 |
| 3 | $ 560 |
| 4 | $ 410 |
| 5 | $ 300 |
| 6 | $ 250 |
| 7 | $ 200 |
| 8 | $ 175 |
| 9 | $ 150 |
| 10 | $ 125 |
| 11 | $ 100 |
| 12 | $ 85 |
| 13 | $ 75 |
| 14 | $ 65 |
| 15 | $ 55 |
Community Ride
Visit the Community Ride page for more information!
NO WARM UP ON THE COURSE DURING THE COMMUNITY RIDE
Any riders found to be actively warming up on the course will be disqualified from the event.
Notes for Your Stay
- The Grand Eastonian is the official race hotel for the Easton Twilight Criterium. Located at the final turn on Northampton, it is convenient for any racer. When calling to make a reservation, mention that you are here for the race for a preferred rate.
- Experience the oldest continuous open air market in the country the day before Easton Crit at the Easton Farmers’ Market (Larry Holmes Drive) Saturday morning from 9am -1pm.
- Lehigh Valley is also home to Valley Preferred Cycling Center, one of America’s top velodromes located in Trexlertown, Pa.