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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 1st also get our famous long-sleeve tech shirt! After 11/1, 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
5K entries rec'd by November 1st get our famous Long-Sleeve Sticks & Biscuits Dri-Fit "Tech" Shirts guaranteed for entries
Race Location: In the Net, 798 Airport Road, Palmyra, PA 17078
Packet Pick Up Dates/Times:
📅 Wednesday, November 27
⏰ 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
📍 Campbelltown Volunteer Fire Company - Horseshoe Pike, Campbelltown, PA 17010
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).
5K Awards: First Overall Male and Female, plus gender-specific age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 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
Contact Us
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Location
In the Net
798 Airport Road
Palmyra, PA 17078 US
Race Day Information
Start/Finish Line:
The start/finish line is located on Taxiway Road between Landings Drive and Airport Road. The course is a USATF certified course (Certification #PA14051WB).
Water:
Pour Boy Tap Trailer will be providing filtered water at the refreshment area and on the course. Runners are encouraged to bring your own refillable bottle. A limited number of bottled waters will be available as well.
Chip Timing & Bibs:
Timing chips are located on the back of your bib. These are disposable bibs/timing chips and DO NOT need to be returned. Please wear your bib on the front so it can be read as you cross the finish line. Timing results are best when using only THREE safety pins. It is important to stay in order and move quickly through the finish chute.
Results:
Times will be available online right away. However, there will be no kiosk to check times this year.
Awards and winners will be announced by 10:00 AM on Friday morning on our website and social media pages.
If you are a winner, you will receive a call for us to make arrangements to get your prize to you.
Raffle Tickets:
The Sticks & Biscuits 5k will be supporting and donating funds to the Hershey Twizzles. Baskets will be raffled off at the end of each wave. Please complete your raffle ticket with your name and phone number prior to raceday and submit it prior to the start of your race. Winners will be notified by phone.
Post Race Reception:
There will be refreshments available for you to grab after you complete your run/walk.
Bathroom Facilities:
Portable restrooms are available. We are asking our participants to use these facilities rather than those in surrounding businesses.
First Aid:
Medical Personnel are on-site and located throughout the course. Please find a Palmyra Ice Hockey Member if you need assistance.
Running Strollers:
Running strollers are welcome, but we ask that you remain behind the runners as to not interfere with their pace.
Dogs:
Unfortunately, no dogs are permitted in the race. WE LOVE DOGS, but we cannot allow dogs on the course due to safety concerns.
Parking:
Participants must come to the race via Hinkle Road.
From FORGE ROAD, turn at HINKLE ROAD. Once on Hinkle Road, make a left at the stop sign onto BRANDT ROAD and then a left onto LANDINGS DRIVE. Watch for parking attendants to direct you to the parking lots. Wave 1 will use the Klick Lewis Arena parking lot; wave 2 will park at In the Net.
