Kutztown Fools' Run

Welcome to the official Website of the Kutztown Fools’ Run.  Management of the Fools’ Run was transferred to the highly motivated individuals of the Kutztown Optimist Club in August 2006.  This site was developed to provide complete details on the race, including information on registration, sponsorships, results, course maps and more.  Please be sure to visit often as the next phase of this Berks Country “running classic” unfolds.

Race date for 2009 is Saturday, April 4th, download maps and start training now!

CLICK HERE FOR 2008 RACE RESULTS

 

 

News

5K Map

10 Mile Map

 

Sponsor Form

On Line Registration

Race Entrants


Our Mission

The Fools' Run is dedicated to send students in the Kutztown, Fleetwood and Brandywine School Districts to college by setting up scholarships at Kutztown University through the Don Peter's Memorial Scholarship Fund.


CLICK HERE FOR 2008 RACE RESULTS

CLICK HERE FOR 2008 RACE PICTURES

Registration

$20.00 per runner until March 17 with T-shirt

$25.00 per runner after March 17 until March 29 with T-shirt

$20.00 per runner on Race Day without T-shirt (T-Shirts on sale day of race based on availability)

T-shirt to the first 350 Pre-Registered Entrants. Post Race Amenities and Awards Ceremony at Beltzner Hall, Kutztown Fairgrounds.

10 Mile Race Starts at 9 AM, 5 K Race Starts at 9:05 AM

On Line Registration through Lin-Mark Computer Sports (Recommended) - CLICK HERE FOR ON LINE REGISTRATION On Line Registration can be done through Lin-Mark's EZE System and Payment can be made via Check or Credit Card.

Print Out and Mail in Your Registration - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AND PRINT
 

Awards

Gift Certificates to Overall and Master (Over Age 40) Male and Female Winners of the 5K and 10 mile race.

Medals will be Awarded to the First, Second, and Third Place Finishers in the Following Age Groups for Both Races : 17 & under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60 & over, Oldest and Youngest Finisher.


Amenities

T-shirt to the first 350 Registrants prior to March 17th(Runner must be Pre-Registered, T-Shirts for Sale Only day of race)

Indoor Shower Facilities at Kutztown University

Refreshments on Course and after Race


Sponsorship

The success of the race is not only based on the people running the event, but the financial support of our Sponsors.  Sponsors can be from any field of interest or any geographic area, and are needed to make the event a success for the Optimist Club to fund the Scholarship funds.  If you are interested in being a sponsor for our event, please download the form below.  Thanks!

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR FORM


Information

  • Both courses are USATF certified. The 10 mile course is a scenic out and back road loop with time splits at the 2 and 8 mile marks. The course is mostly flat with uphill climbs at 2 and 9 miles.
  • The 5k course is a mostly flat out and back with an uphill climb at 2 miles.
  • For the safety of all runners no scooters, in-line skates, headphones, animals, or jogging strollers are permitted on the course.
  • The 10 mile course will close after 2 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Water will be available on both courses.


Directions

From Allentown/NJ: I78/U.S. 22 West to PA 737 South. Follow 737 five miles to first light. Right on Main Street. Right onto Whiteoak Street.(2nd light). Proceed about 4 blocks. Left into Kutztown Fairgrounds parking area and follow signs on foot to Beltzner Hall.

From Philadelphia: I-476 (NE Extension of PA Turnpike) to Lehigh Valley exit (exit 56). Follow directions from Allentown/NJ. above.

From Harrisburg: I-81 North to I-78 East. Exit at PA 737 South. Follow directions from Allentown/NJ above.

From Lancaster/Reading: U.S. 222 North to Kutztown Exit. Turn left on Whiteoak Street (3rd light) Proceed about 4 blocks. Left into Kutztown Fairgrounds parking area and follow signs on foot to Beltzner Hall.


Postal address
PO Box 173, Kutztown, PA 19530
Electronic mail
General Information: Kutztown Optimist

 

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Last modified: 08/06/08