
Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100 is a running and duathlon race on November 27, 2026 in Emmaus, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
**NO USAC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR BIKING / NO REFUNDS**
You must bring a 6-pack (beer or the like) or pay an additional $20 when you show up.
You can start at any time of day, but everyone's time to participate will end at 4:20pm.
On Black Friday, November 27th, we will repeat the best-worst idea of running and/or riding 100 miles or some combination thereof on the Fifth Street Cross course. Jake Looney and Finn Harrington came up with this amazing idea in 2021, and we just keep punishing ourselves each year. In fact, nearly 100 of you came out in 2023 and 2024, so I guess you all love it! In addition to cycling, our running community can choose from 10k, 13mi, 26mi, and 50k options! For you super crazies, jump in on the halvsies and combo your effort with a run and ride effort. No one has ever run 50 miles AND ridden 50 miles. Will it be you this year?
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a 6-pack event, so don't forget to bring a 6-pack along with your entry fee if you haven't signed up already. Alternatively, if you are not bringing a 6-pack, you can bring an additional $20 for the prize pot.
The winner of distance events is the first person to reach the goal in their category in the shortest amount of elapsed time. That means we don't care about your ride time; we care about how much time has passed since you started the clock.
Example: Rider A starts at midnight and finishes 100 miles at 2pm for a total elapsed time of 14 hours. Rider B starts at 7am and finishes at 4pm for 9 hours. Rider B wins because their elapsed time is less than Rider A, even though Rider A finished earlier in the day.
The winner of the timed events is the person who rides/runs the farthest distance in their category based on elapsed time.
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
49°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
11,727
as of 2023
City Elevation
436 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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From Endurance Grid
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Run, bike, run. The multi-sport format without the swim. Two disciplines, one race — a great bridge between running and triathlon.
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Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100
Nov 27, 2026