Cupid's Chase 5K Burlington

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• Required: Proof of ID

• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID

• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Saturday July 11th, 2026 - 8:00 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at Race St., Vincentown, NJ.

SWAG

T-Shirts

Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Saturday

6:30 am - 7:30 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)

7:30 am - Pre-race briefing at Transition Area, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Swim timing mat before we can start the race

8:00 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in a fresh water lake, the bike and run will be contested on roads though scenic farmland, the course is flat and fast.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 15 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 15 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 21.5 mile Bike

Super Sprint Triathlon Distances*

200 yard Swim, 6.8 mile Bike, 1 mile Run

*Distances to be finalized before registration opens

Aquathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 5k Run

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions (Sprint & Super Sprint)

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**

** If there are less than 50 registrants as of June 5, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of June 5, there will only be overall awards

Aquathlon Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

Age Group: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of June 5, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race

• Split results will be available on website on race day

• Race scored by DQ Events

• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol

• Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID

• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.

• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard

• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete

• Headphones are prohibited

• No riding in transition at any time

• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.

• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.

AT THE "STRONG SUGGESTION" of the City of Philadelphia Office of Risk Management we are postponing the 2026 Souper Bowl 5K

due to the expected conditions at race time and the heavy exposure at the Northeast Philadelphia Airport. In keeping with the information below we have requested the July 25, 2026, race date, keeping with the opening of TRAINING CAMP. As soon as that is approved we will reopen registration. We will be starting at 8:30AM and the give away will change from a soup mug to a pint glass.

Super Football Weekend

There’s a new race, coming to Northeast Philly on the Saturday before the BIG GAME!

A 5K on a shorter version of the NorFEAST 4 Miler course, along the Northeast Philadelphia Airport bike path.

The turn around will be near Avalon Street along Academy Road.

Like the big game we’ll have a late start.

Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration beings at 10:00AM inside Northeast SkateZone.

The race doesn’t start until 11:00AM so you can sleep in on Saturday (hopefully it will warm up a bit after sunrise) and still make the start of the race!

There may even be halftime entertainment!

Bathroom facilities are also INDOORS!

THIS CHANGE: SOUP MUGS & spoons TO THOSE REGISTERED BY January 17, 2026 We ordered some extra so there's still a chance you'll get one

SOUP at the finish! Please do not take food back inside SkateZone.

MEDALS

In keeping with the tradition of races at this location we'll be giving out a themed medal, but it will not be the same boring traditional race finisher medal.

We're hoping cheerleaders will send you off and welcome you back to the finish. If you know a group that would like to come out, we would love to hear from you.

Gridiron themed awards for the top three men and women overall and in these age groups:

19 & Under, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60+ Women, 60-69 Men, 70+ Men

Age groups may be altered depending on registration demographics

Additionally we will awards $100 runBUCKS CrackedBell gift cards to the first man and woman wearing the winning team’s colors on race day. We won’t know that until about 11PM on Sunday February 8, 2026. (Colors means official gear not just a shirt that may match the colors of each team in the big game.)

POST RACE OPEN SKATE

Northeast SkateZone is extending an offer to attend Public Skating after the race for the reduced group price of $13 per person. Sign up during the registration process, in the “STORE” section.

WEATHER

Race Director reserves the right to alter or shorten the course due to weather and/or conditions of the road. Should roads be undrivable or the path be unrunnable on race day we will reschedule of a date near the beginning of training camp (warm weather)

Especially for this race we suggest you sign up (during registration questions) to receive text messaging concerning the race

Should 19154 5K need to reschedule to our date. You can make the 1.7 miles from St Anselm's to SkateZone in 6 minutes.

Their race starts at 9:15AM. Our race begins at 11AM

ABOUT THE SOUP

The soup for 2026 will be a tomato bouillon with chicken stock base and Alphabet Soup Pasta. Sorry no substitutes to vegans and those with wheat allergies

LET'S GO FLYERS!

THE COURSE:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6651551425

Welcome to the ultra party of the summer. The Loopy Looper is held at Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, NJ on a fast and flat loop that has great views of the Philadelphia skyline and the water. The loop is 3.75 miles long, fully paved with about 100m worth of rubber track.

With easy access to your personal pit area, a fully stocked aid station, and passing a Wawa on course this is both perfect for beginners and for someone looking to throw down some big numbers. This is one of the fastest timed and looped courses in the country! Come out and find your finish out on the loop

Join us for this new 5k to honor the memory of Ed Espenshade. Ed was an influential member of the South Jersey racing scene for many years.

Swag/Awards

• T Shirt

• Finisher medals

• Overall and Age Group awards

While growing up in Mount Holly, New Jersey, Ed Espenshade played catch with his dad, attended Phillies and Sixers games, and dreamed of being an athlete. But soon after he acquired a paper route as a twelfth birthday present, Ed was hit by a car while attempting to cross a road. After blood was drawn during an examination in the emergency room, Ed received shocking news: he had diabetes.

As his path took an unexpected turn, Ed describes how he became more determined than ever to pursue his athletic goals. After an unsuccessful attempt at soccer, Ed eventually found his home as a cross country runner in high school and college. It seemed that Ed was defying all odds as he continued to run hundreds of road races that included four marathons. But everything changed in 2003 when Ed found himself face down on the street during a training run and soon received another stunning diagnosis: he had a rare nonmalignant brain tumor. As he details his continuing journey with two serious health conditions, Ed shines a light on the importance of keeping hope, faith, and perseverance alive in the face of lifes greatest challenges.

PACKET PICKUP / REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS

Registration is digital. There are no paper applications nor is cash accepted. Everyone must sign up online. Online registration closes at the start of the race. Please have the following items easily accesible to maintain the efficiency and speed of Packet Pickup:

• Required: Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• Required: Proof of ID

• Required for Annual Members Only: USAT Membership ID

• Optional: Email Confirmation Bar Code per registrant (Printed or Digital) to scan

WHERE AND WHEN

The race will take place Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 - 7:30 a.m. sharp.

All events start and finish at 90 Tabernacle Rd, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055.

PARKING

There is parking available at the PJ's down the street at 61 Stokes Rd, Medford, NJ 08055. It is easy to access the transition area from this lot.

SWAG

T-Shirts

Finishers Medal

ITINERARY

Saturday

11:00 am - 1:00 pm - HIGHLY ENCOURAGED Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Registration online only if available (prices increased) at Medford Running Co.

Sunday

6:00 am - 7:15 am - Check-in, Packet Pickup, and Race-Day Registration online only if available (prices increased)

7:15 am - Pre-race briefing at Beach, after the briefing we will require ALL SWIMMERS to cross over the Finish timing mat before we can start the race

7:30 am - Races start (waves based on # of entrants)

DISTANCES

The swim is in a clean lake with a private beach, the bike is 2 loops, and the run is out and back.

Triathlon Distances

1/4 mile Swim, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Duathlon Distances

2 mile Run, 17.2 mile Bike, & 5k Run

Aquabike Distances

1/4 mile Swim & 17.2 mile Bike

AWARDS

No double-dipping or duplicate awards, awards may vary based on event, category, attendance, etc.

Triathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Duathlon Awards & Divisions

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individuals

Age Group*: Top 3 Male & Female Individuals in the Age Group Division

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over**

** If there are less than 50 registrants as of July 21, age groups will be in 10-year increments

Clydesdale* & Athena*: Top 3 Male(220+ lbs) & Female(165+ lbs) Individuals in the Clydesdale/Athena Division

Adaptive*: Top 1 Male & Female Individual in the Adaptive Open Division (Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

• You can either compete in the Age Group, Clydesdale, Athena, or Adaptive Open division.

Non-Binary: Top 1 Non-Binary Individual

Relay Teams: Top 1 Male Relay, Female Relay, Mixed Gender Relay, & Adaptive Relay (At least one relay member is Physically Challenged/Intellectually Disabled)

Aquabike Awards

Overall: Top 3 Male & Female Overall Individual

14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80 & Over**

** If there are less than 35 registrants as of July 21, there will only be overall awards

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Refreshments will be provided at the end of the race

• Split results will be available on website on race day

• Race scored by DQ Events

• Event promoters have the right to alter or cancel events for any reason

• All races will be held rain or shine under guidance of local safety protocol

• Transfers, Deferrals, and Refunds are only allowed through Runsignup as specified, no exceptions

USAT INFORMATION

All multisport participants must have an active USAT Membership that has not expired before the conclusion of each registered event and must follow all USAT rules and guidelines. If you are not already a member, when registering for each individual event you will be prompted to become a member and pay the respective membership fee.

Memberships range from single-event memberships to multi-year memberships; click here for more information.

Common Rules and Information

• ALL athletes are required to show photo ID. NO ID, NO RACE, NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Youth (17 and under) athletes without an ID must be accompanied by a parent/guardian with a photo ID

• Annual members are required to bring their membership card every time they compete in a USAT Sanctioned event.

• You can download and print out a temporary membership card: https://membership.usatriathlon.org/Member/ViewMemberCard

• Athletes may only pick up their own packets. Under no circumstances may an athlete pick up a packet for another person.

• No drafting: a maximum of 15 seconds will be allowed to complete a pass through the draft zone of another athlete

• Headphones are prohibited

• No riding in transition at any time

• Helmets/Chin straps must be worn securely fastened at all times while in possession of your bike. This means before, during, and after the event. This also means from the time you remove your bike from the rack at the start of the bike leg, until after you have placed your bike on the rack at the finish of the bike leg.

• Verbal or physical abuse of others is not acceptable or tolerated. Participants shall refrain from unsportsmanlike conduct at all times while at the event and during competition, including the use of abusive language; violent acts; intentional misconduct; or any intimidating behavior directed toward, including but not limited to participants, officials, event staff, volunteers and spectators.