Set the Pace Heart Warriors 5K
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Event Overview
The first annual Set the Pace Heart Warriors event is a community sports gathering presented by the International Heart Spasms Alliance and Taylor House Brewing Co. The event takes place in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, and features two distinct distances for participants:
- 5 km Run or Walk
- 1.7 mile Honor Walk/Run
The 5 km event is a timed race conducted on the D&L Trail. The course begins on asphalt and transitions to packed cinder. The terrain is flat throughout. Participants in the 5 km are eligible for awards, with prizes designated for the first overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in various age categories ranging from under 19 to over 60.
The 1.7 mile Honor Walk/Run also utilizes the D&L Trail. This segment is an untimed event and does not include competitive awards.
Facilities and Amenities
The event is headquartered at the Taylor House Brewing Co. parking lot, which serves as the location for number pickup and the starting line. Amenities include indoor toilet facilities, on-site parking at the brewery and the George Taylor Lawn, and a designated drop-off area. Participants have the opportunity to walk the Historic George Taylor House grounds.
Registered participants receive finisher refreshments, which include a 9 oz beer for those aged 21 or older. Food trucks and additional refreshments are available for purchase on-site. The event utilizes a time clock at the finish line for the 5 km race, with results posted online following the event. The gathering is held rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
