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Scouting America Troop 597 Remembrance Run/Walk

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calendar_today 16 May, 2026

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About the Event

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.

Races Offered

5K Run

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:30

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$35.00

1.5 Mile Walk

May 16, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 Mile Walk

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Type — Running

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09:35

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Douglassville.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 11.3° / 22.5°
wb_sunny 9.3° / 20.6°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.3 /
water_drop 68.5%

About Douglassville

Learn more about the host city, Douglassville.

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Douglassville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Amity Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States. Douglassville is situated along U.S. Route 422 and Pennsylvania Route 724. Developments include the Amity Gardens subdivision, the West Ridge subdivision, the Briarwood subdivision, and the High Meadow subdivision. Douglassville also includes Cider Mill and the Woods Edge subdivision along Pennsylvania Route 562. As of the 2020 census, the population of the CDP was 518 residents.

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