Scouting America Troop 597 Remembrance Run/Walk
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Scouting America Troop 597 Remembrance Run/Walk

Douglassville, Pennsylvania, United States View on map
May 16, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
Running

About this race

This event's goal is to bring the community together to remember our service members​ that have fallen, that are still fighting, and the families of all those that have served and sacrificed in the US Armed Forces, Lest we forget.  This event is our Scouts opportunity to show duty to country while raising funds providing the opportunity to help build leadership through the program:  I.e., summer camp, equipment, and other program costs.​

Location:​
Amity Community Park - 1967 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville PA 19518

​Awards:​ Overall and Age Groups, Top 1-3 overall (Women and Men), top 1-3 in each age group, 18 and Under, 19-34, 35-49, 50+

Entry:
​$35 / Participant before May 1 after that date… no shirt or timing can be guaranteed.  $40 Late registration.

Amenities:​
The 5k course will take you through two figure eights around Amity Community Park Trail.  It is hilly and challenging, but we have managed to ensure you are mostly running downhill!  The walkers will complete 1 figure 8.  
Each Registrant will receive a Remembrance Run/ Walk t shirt (Offer Adult Sizes Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL).  
Water stations are located throughout the course with race stewards to help you find your way.
Finisher medals provided to each participant as they cross the finish line.

​Race Results:​
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn MawrRacing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Questions:​
Contact: Race Director – contact info. Jackie Markle- Jacquelinesmarkle@gmail.com

Our Mission Statement:
​Guided by the principles set forth by the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout Motto,  Scout Slogan, and the Outdoor code, it is our responsibility to help young people become responsible young adults of good character for themselves, their community, and the world around them.  Our Scouts practice their youth leadership skills through camping 8-10 times per scout year, community service projects, fundraisers, weekly meetings, and various day activities.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

May 16, 2026 5K 9:30 AM
$40.00
Closed

Walking

1.5 Mile Walk

May 16, 2026 2.4K 9:35 AM
$40.00
Closed

Typical race-day weather

Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Douglassville, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 8.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 21.4°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 5.2° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 21.4°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
20.9
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
0.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
61.5%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on May 16, 2026 (EDT)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on May 16, 2026 (EDT)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
14h 27m

The sun rises at 5:45 AM and sets at 8:12 PM local time (EDT) in Douglassville on May 16, 2026 — 14h 27m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Douglassville events

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