Third Thirsty Thursday Evening 5K Race Series
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Third Thirsty Thursday – Evening 5K Race Series – Race 7/7
This is the 20th annual series of evening 5 km road races presented by Pretzel City Sports. The series runs April through October 2026 on the third Thursday of each month, with scheduled dates in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. The events are based at Trooper Thorn’s Irish Beef House, 451 Morgantown Rd (Rt 10), Reading, PA.
The course is described as fast and wheel-measured, mostly flat, and routed on the Thun trail on packed cinder or paved surfaces. The typical layout is an out-and-back with a 1.55-mile turnaround and a start area behind the pub. Race amenities listed by the organizer include a finish clock, mile markers, instant results, light eats, meals available for purchase, shirts for sale while supplies last, door prizes, and street parking near the venue. The October event is noted as taking place in the dark and participants are advised to bring a light. Participants 21 and older receive a complimentary beer with entry; minors receive a free soft drink. Entries for minors must leave the venue by 9:30 PM unless accompanied by a parent.
Registration details provided: series preregistration is required for the full series and individual race entry is available only on race night; published fees include a series rate and an individual race fee. Awards include overall male and female winners plus multiple age-group awards and a Clydesdale/Clydette category with specific weight and height criteria. Recorded course bests for men and women are listed by year and time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
