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Scouting America Troop 597 - 2nd Annual Scout Fest

Date:
Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Location:
1967 Weavertown Rd
Exeter Township, Pennsylvania
19518
United States
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1.5 Miles 3.1 Miles Run Trail Walk

🏃‍♂️ Scout Fest 5K, 1.5M Walk & Family Fun Day

Join us for a day of community, challenge, and celebration!

Scout Fest isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of our community and the great outdoors. Whether you’re a competitive runner looking to conquer the hills or a family looking for a fun Saturday morning, your participation directly supports local Scouts.

Every dollar raised helps fund leadership development, including summer camp experiences, essential gear like tents and equipment, insurance, and year-round programming. Come see our Scouts in action as they fulfill their duty to the community!

📅 Event Schedule & Location

Where: Amity Community Park | 1967 Weavertown Rd, Douglassville, PA 19518

9:30 AM: 5K Run Start

9:35 AM: 1.5M Walk Start

11:00 AM: Bike Rodeo Begins

9:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Festival Fun (Food Trucks, Carnival Games, Bounce Houses & Bake Sale!)

🏆 Race Details & Awards

The 5K course features two "figure-eight" loops through the Amity Community Park Trail. It’s hilly, it’s challenging, but we’ve timed it so you’ll spend plenty of time cruising downhill! Walkers will enjoy a single figure-eight loop.

5K Awards Ceremony:

Overall: Top 3 Men and Top 3 Women.

Age Groups: Top Male and Female in the following categories: 18 & Under | 19–34 | 35–49 | 50+

5K Race Info:

The Swag: Official Scout Fest T-shirt (Adult S–XXL) and a finisher medal for every participant.

The Support: Water stations throughout the course and improved course signage/stewards to guide you.

🎟️ Registration & Entry Fees

Early Bird (Before April 16): $35 (Includes guaranteed T-shirt and timing).

Late Registration: $40 (T-shirt and timing not guaranteed).

Festival Only: $5 Early and $10 Late Just here for the Bike Rodeo, Bounce House, and Food Trucks? Please pre-register online and pick up your activity bracelet at the registration table! We will also sell bracelets at the registration table the day of.

✨ What’s Included?

The Fun: Access to food trucks, a giant inflatable slide, and our community bake sale.

🛡️ Our Mission

Guided by the Scout Oath and Law, we aim to help young people become responsible adults of high character. Our Scouts develop leadership through monthly camping trips, community service, and weekly meetings. Your support keeps these adventures possible.

Questions? Reach out to our Scout Fest Director, Jackie Markle, at Jacquelinesmarkle@gmail.com.

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