Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100 2026
- Date
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Location
- Emmaus, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 27, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 kilometers Ride | Road RaceBike 62.1 mi | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 100 Miles Ride | CenturyBike 100 mi | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 10k (4-laps) | 10K | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 13mi Half Marathon (8-laps) | Half Marathon | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 16 Hours and 20 Minute Challenge | 100 Mile | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 28, 2026 | – |
| 26mi Marathon (16-laps) | Marathon | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 50/50 50k Run (19-laps) and 50k Ride (19-laps) | DuathlonBike 31.1 mi | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 50 kilometers ride | Road RaceBike 31.1 mi | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 50k Ultra (19-laps) | 50K | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| 50 Miles Ride | Road RaceBike 50 mi | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| Full FSX Season in One Day (24-laps) | Ultra | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
| Ultra Rock Relay Team (100k, 19-laps but pairs) | Relay | Nov 27, 2026 | $25$30 after Oct 27, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Road Race fee goes up to $30 on Oct 27, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 100 kilometers Ride and 100 Miles Ride and 10k (4-laps) and 13mi Half Marathon (8-laps) and 26mi Marathon (16-laps) and 50/50 50k Run (19-laps) and 50k Ride (19-laps) and 50 kilometers ride and 50k Ultra (19-laps) and 50 Miles Ride and Full FSX Season in One Day (24-laps) and Ultra Rock Relay Team (100k, 19-laps but pairs): $25 until Oct 26, then $30 until Nov 26.
- 16 Hours and 20 Minute Challenge: $25 until Oct 27, then $30 until Oct 31, then $35 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
165 Klines Way, Emmaus, PA 18049
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 27 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 54°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 165 Klines Way, Emmaus, PA 18049Map
- Course
- Road
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Duathlon, Road Race, Century, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100 Mile, Ultra, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 27, 2026), 2025 (Nov 28, 2025), 2024 (Nov 29, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Fifth Street Cross - Black Friday 100?
- Friday, November 27, 2026.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 27, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Duathlon, Road Race, Century, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 100 Mile, Ultra, Relay.
- Where does it start?
- 165 Klines Way, Emmaus, PA 18049.
From the organizers
Before you sign up, read this:
NO USAC MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED FOR BIKING / NO REFUNDS
** USATF Permit 165809 for insurance purposes **
You must bring a 6-pack (beer or the like) or pay an additional $20 when you show up.
You can start at any time of day, but everyone's time to participate will end at 4:20pm.
The Black Friday 100