Pretzel Twist 5K & Kids Run

48th Annual Pretzel Twist

Lititz recCenter | September 20, 2025

Pretzel Twist 5K Event Details

8am race start, 7 am post-reg and check in opens
Kids Run at 7:45 am before 5K start
Fast and accurate course in Lititz neighborhoods and countryside
Family-friendly run/walk/stroller for all competition levels – novice to advanced
Cash and pretzel prizes!
Goody bags and event shirts

Age Groups (Male/Female):

14 & Under	30-34	50-54
15-19	35-39	60-64
20-24	40-44	65-69
25-29	45-49	70+

WANT TO TRIPLE THE FUN?

Enter the recCenters of Lancaster County Triple Crown 5K Series

Pay $65 to register for all three 5K events:

Ephrata (May 26)

Hempfield (August 23)

Lititz (September 20)

Athletes are eligible for $100 first place prizes and $65 second place awards in three categories for top and runner up male and female: 17 and under, adult, and Master’s (50+). Awards ceremony at last event, Sept 20. Registration deadline for Triple Crown 5K race series is May 11, 2025 for event shirts, May 26 for race entries (MUST be registered prior to start of first race). Participants must complete all three events in order to remain eligible for Triple Crown 5K prizes. Participants are also eligible for individual event prizes. Events have option for individual event registrations, however only Triple Crown 5Ks registrants will be eligible for Triple Crown awards.

Awards!

Cash prizes for top overall 3 males/females
Prizes awarded in age categories and team divisions
Triple Crown 5K – Athletes registered for all 3 recCenters of Lancaster County 5K’s are eligible for additional prize money!

Questions? Contact Race Director RonStief@lititzrec.com or call 717.626.5096 ext. 229

Pretzel Twist Kid’s Race runs from: 7:45-8am

KIDS RUN ONLY- REGISTER HERE!

Adult Pretzel Twist Race runs from: 8-10am

ADULTS THAT WANT TO RUN PRETZEL TWIST, BUT NOT DO THE TRIPLE CROWN SERIES…REGISTER HERE!

Kids Mile Run

For our youngest runners, a fun mile run for kid-friendly competition. Kids get race bibs and shirts and lots of sideline cheering to keep them moving toward the finish line.