Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp
Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp is a running, road cycling, and gravel race on July 31 – August 2, 2026 in Kempton, PA, with entry fees from $40 to $149.
- Date
- July 31 – August 2, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $40–$149
- Sports
- RunningRoad CyclingGravel
From the Organizer
Join us at Kempton Community Center for the second edition of Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp. A full weekend of riding, running, camping, food, music, and community.
No hotels. No driving between venues. Everything happens in one place. Race. Eat. Camp. Hang out. Repeat.
Friday Night Cyclocross + 5K + Movie + Camping Kick off the weekend with a pop-up cross race and a 5K on grass and dirt. Competitive if you want it to be. Welcoming if you don’t.- 2x Cyclocross races. 4 laps in one direction, 3 laps in the opposite direction.
- 5k trail run on the cyclocross course. 2 laps make about 5k!
- Post-race screening of "Fifth is First" film by Holly Fasching.
- Onsite camping included (Van hook-ups are $45/night)
Gravel Rides + 10k Run Race + 5k Run race + Sundown Rundown + Live Music + Food + Camping
Choose your gravel adventure with multiple distance options. In the evening, take on the Sundown Rundown, our signature last-runner-standing challenge that rewards strategy as much as grit.
- Gravel route options (multiple distances, each with its own character)
- 2-lap 5k run race on the cyclocross course
- 4-lap 10k run race on the cyclocross course
- Multi-lap run race, Sundown Rundown.
- Live music by Starting Tomorrow
- Camping included
Spend the entire day outside. No rushing. No logistics stress.
Sunday
Gravel Rides + Group Road Run
The final chill for the weekend.
- 21-mile loop or 100k loop for riding
- 10k road run at a chill pace with friends.
Friday + Saturday + Sunday. Two nights of camping.
This is the best value and the full Summer Camp experience.
What Makes This Different- Family-friendly atmosphere
- All abilities welcome
- One central venue
- No hotel required
- Real community, not just a start line
Set up camp. Move your body. Stay a while.
MORE DETAILS AT fifthstreetcross.comEvents
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
85°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rodale Rsch Ctr, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Kempton, PA
City Elevation
453 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
9
Days to train
- Race
- Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp
- Date
- July 31 – August 2, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
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.
Running
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.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
Gravel Racing
Off-road cycling on mixed terrain — pavement, gravel, dirt — for miles. Enjoy the outdoor adventure and welcoming community.
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Make it a Racecation
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Fifth Street Cross Summer Camp
Jul 31, 2026