The Racin’ Bacon 5K is a morning 5K race in Easton, Pennsylvania. It starts at 9 a.m. near the amphitheater at Riverside Park. The race is linked to PA Bacon Fest, and embraces the theme: registration includes a long-sleeved shirt, bacon, and beer.
The route starts and finishes by Riverside Park’s amphitheater. There is no special race parking, so runners should plan around festival crowds. A unique feature is the chase: three mascot pigs get a 30- to 60-second head start, and anyone who passes all three wins a special prize. Awards are presented on the Hog Wild Stage, with overall prizes and age-group awards for participants 19 and under through 60+.