Sticks & Biscuits Thanksgiving Day 5K

What's the meaning of "Sticks and Biscuits"?

-- This Thanksgiving 5K is organized by the Palmyra Ice Hockey Club, which uses "Sticks", and "Biscuits" is hockey slang for the puck.

The Sticks & Biscuits is one of the most successful Thanksgiving Day 5K's in Central PA. In order to give all participants the best possible experience, this year's race will offer two waves, an 8am start and a 9am start. We will also offer the option of racing virtually for people who are not comfortable racing in person, not in the area, or after the in person field is full. Entries received by midnight on November 11th also get our famous long-sleeve tech shirt! After 11/11, shirts will be available for sale on a first come first serve basis. This year's race helps fund the Palmyra Ice Hockey Club and also benefits local charities.

Amenities:

Chip Timing (Start and Finish) with disposable chips

Online results updated during race

Certified, Fast, Flat Course (USATF PA 14051WB)

Post-Race food and drink

Race Schedule:

5K 1st wave starts at 8:00am

5K 2nd wave starts at 9:00am

Kids Fun Run at 8:15 (1 mile, kids age 12 and under, on the adjoining turf field). Weather permitting, Kids Run will not be held if the turf field is covered in too much snow.

Note: This race comes close to selling out in advance every year, so on-line registration is strongly recommended (online registration is easier and faster if you have birthdates and shirt sizes ready for all family members you are registering for the event).

This year’s Sticks & Biscuits 5K will award $200 to the Top Overall Male and $200 to the Top Overall Female. We’ll also recognize the top two male and female finishers in each age group, with 1st Place receiving $25 and 2nd Place receiving $15. Age groups include Under 10, 11–14, 15–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. (Note: Runners must finish in 40 minutes or less to be eligible for awards ceremony. Participants finishing after 40 minutes will still be timed and will still be scored.)

Prices:

5K Run/Walk through November 1= $35

5K Run/Walk after November 1= $40

5K in person at 11/20 or 11/23 Packet Pickup = $40

Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-12) through November 3 = $15

Kids Fun Run (Ages 3-12) after November 3 = $20

Packet Pickup Information (Bibs and Shirts)

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