Summary

Nothing says summer more than a Strawberry Festival 5K! Chip timing on a flat, fast road race. Well marked w/ police presence for safety. Party atmosphere w/ water, snacks, & strawberry beer at the finish. Overall & age group awards.
Posted Jun 07, 2025
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Pros
  • Good Communication
  • Ample free parking close to the event
  • Organized, easy packet pick up
  • Well marked, flat, and fast road course
  • Volunteer/ police presence for safety
  • Soft SS tee or no shirt option for a discount
  • Water, snack, and beer at the finish
  • Party / festival atmosphere
  • Overall / age group awards
  • Chip timing
Cons
  • No finisher medals

Annual Bolivar Strawberry Festival 5k

Nothing says summer more than a Strawberry Festival 5K!
Great communication leading up to race day
Ample, free parking a short walk to the start / finish. 
Organized and easy packet pick up
Chip timing for a flat, fast road race
Course is well marked with police / volunteer presence for safety 
All runners get a soft SS tee or there is “no shirt” option for a discount 
Water, snacks, and Strawberry beer after the race in a fun, festive atmosphere!
Top 3 overall and age group awards

This is an incentivized review

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