The Artful Dash 5K 2025

🏃‍♀️ Event Overview

The Artful Dash is back for its 8th edition in 2025! We are excited to welcome you to this wonderful event along the trail that runners and walkers look forward to each October!

• Date: 2025-10-12
• Location: North 3rd Street & Bushkill Drive, Easton, PA
• Start Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Event Type: 5K Run/Walk

🌳 Trail Details

Run or walk to support the Karl Stirner Arts Trail and ensure its ongoing success. The Arts Trail fosters opportunities for the community to experience the interconnectedness of art with nature, history, and health & wellness in a natural urban environment.

• Course: Begins behind Don Juan's on North Third Street, onto Bushkill Drive for a quarter-mile, then onto the Karl Stirner Arts Trail.
• Sights: Enjoy sculptures and works of art along the trail.
• Water Point: The turnaround and water point are at the 13th Street parking lot.
• Dog-Friendly: Prize for the first dog past the finish line!

👕 Registration Information

This chip-timed race is open to all ages. Runners under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.

• T-Shirt: Guaranteed long-sleeve T-shirt if you sign up by 11:59 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15.
• Packet Pick-Up: Saturday, Oct. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Easton Farmer's Market.
• Race Day Registration: Sunday, Oct. 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at $40/person.
• Payment Options: Cash, checks, or credit cards accepted.

🏆 Prize Categories

We have several categories for prizes!

• Overall: 1st, 2nd & 3rd for Men, Women & Non-Binary.
• Overall First Dog: Prize for the first dog to finish.
• Age Groups: First Man & Woman in each age group.
• Age Groups: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

💌 Get Involved

Our committee can always use an extra set of hands to help gather sponsors and organize volunteers. If you would like to get involved in the 2025 edition, please contact race chair Lynn Schoof at lmo5052@gmail.com. Thank you!

🎨 Support the Arts Trail

All proceeds of the event benefit the Karl Stirner Arts Trail.

For more information, visit the race page: Artful Dash 5K.