Sundown Rundown - Fifth Street Cross Edition

Sundown Rundown - Fifth Street Cross Edition

Date: September 26, 2026

Location: 165 Klines Lane, Emmaus, PA

For more details, visit Race Registration.

Race Overview

Sundown Rundown isn’t just a race—it’s the ultimate test of pacing and persistence.

Course Design

• Lap Distances: 1.6 miles or 2.8km
• Variety: Each course varies, but the distance is intentional to make pacing more challenging.
• Style: This is a short-course backyard-style race.
• Elimination: Built into the start times.

Race Features

• Timed Scoring: Accurate timing for all participants.
• Start/Finish Chute: Designated area for starts and finishes.
• Grill Food: Refreshments available for racers.
• Change Pits: Covered area for athletes to set up.

Race Parking

If you want to stay within the venue until 8pm, then you can park inside the compost center, close to the start area. However, if you need to leave prior to 8pm, you should park in the gravel lots outside the venue.

Race Rules

• Laps Direction: Each lap is run in the opposite direction of the previous lap.
• Start Timing: Runners must start each lap on time. Starting before the designated time will disqualify them.
• Completion Requirement: Runners who do not complete a lap before the next lap starts are eliminated.
• Restroom Use: Runners can use the restroom between laps, but starting time does not change.

• Scoring on Laps: Starting a lap but not making the time cut scores you for that lap.
• Self-Scoring: Runners self-score on the scoreboard.
• Final Lap: A lap that is completed within the time cut.
• Tiebreaker: Previous lap start is used if someone does not finish.

Race Strategy

Runners start together, each lap a chance to reset, regroup, and test their limits. The first lap gives you 20 minutes to complete the course. Then the clock tightens—each lap, the cutoff shrinks. Some will pace themselves with discipline, holding steady as the pressure builds. Others will push from the start, seeing how long they can hang on before the inevitable catches up.

More Information

For additional information, visit Sundown Rundown Details.