Fifth Street Cross 100
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Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100
This event takes place on Black Friday, November 27, 2026, at 165 Klines Way, Emmaus, PA 18049, US. It is a lap-based running and cycling meeting that offers multiple distance and format options on the same course.
Distances and formats include:
- 10K (4 laps)
- 13 miles (8 laps)
- 26 miles (16 laps)
- 50K (19 laps)
- 60K (24 laps)
- 100K team relay (pairs racing as one)
- 100K combined run and ride option
- 100 miles ride
- 50 miles ride
- 100 miles time-challenge option
- 50K ride
Most events open registration on July 21, 2026 and close October 26, 2026; the "16 Hours and 20 Minute Challenge" has a separate registration window that opens September 8, 2026 and closes October 27, 2026. The listed registration fee is $25.00. The event states NO USAC membership is required for biking and that there are no refunds. A USATF permit number 165809 is noted for insurance purposes.
Entry requires bringing a six-pack of beer or similar, or paying an additional $20 toward the prize pot at check-in. The event has varied participation in prior years; previous editions in 2023 and 2024 drew nearly 100 participants.
Scoring: for distance events the winner is the competitor who reaches the distance goal with the shortest elapsed time; for timed events the winner is the competitor who covers the greatest distance within the elapsed time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
