Overview
2025 information:
Easton Criterium Moves to Sunday for Memorial Day Weekend 2025: Community Invited to Register for 5K and Join the Exciting Weekend Festivities
The Easton Criterium presented by Lehigh Valley Health Network (formerly the Easton Twilight Criterium), a premier cycling event in the region, will permanently shift to the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend as a result of Lafayette College graduation ceremonies moving to Saturday of Memorial Day weekend this year. The event will maintain its high-energy course through Easton’s historic downtown, bringing professional and amateur athletes, spectators, and community members together for a thrilling day of racing and celebration.
“We’re excited about the change to Sunday and the opportunity to provide even more fun for athletes and spectators as part of the holiday weekend,” said Jared Mast, Executive Director of GEDP. “We’ll get started at 9 a.m. with a 5k on the course, and then move into bike racing and some of the other activities on course for the rest of the day. The upshot of this shift to an earlier schedule is that we’ll wrap up the final race by 7:30 p.m., giving participants and visitors a chance to head to local restaurants and businesses for continued festivities as the streets reopen to traffic. Ride, run, party, or picnic… we hope to welcome even more folks out to this special event day in Easton. ”
The full schedule for the day includes:
9:00 am - Downtown Easton 5k
10:00 am - Women Category 4/Novice Bike Race
10:50 am Men 4 Bike Race
Master's Men 40+ Category 1-4 Bike Race
Community Ride (no pre-registration required)
1:05 pm - Women Category 3/4 Bike Race
1:55 pm - Men Category 2/3 Bike Race
2:50 pm - Kid's Race (Larry Holmes Drive by Scott Park)
2:50 pm - Wheelie Competition (Northampton Street by Start/Finish area)
2:50 pm Ollie Competition (Ferry Street by 3rd and Ferry Fish Market)
3:35 pm - 1-Mile Dash Run
4:05 pm - Women Category Pro/1/2 Bike Race
5:35 pm - Men Category Pro/1/2 Bike Race
Registration for the 5K and 1-mile Dash is now open at runsignup.com/eastoncrit
Registration for the bike race is now.
Business & Community Involvement
Local businesses are encouraged to partake in the day’s festivities by hosting a tailgate-style event in front of their retail locations. Community members interested in this opportunity can contact the event organizers for more information at eastoncrit.com/contact .
Road Closures and Parking Notices
To accommodate the races, road closures will go into effect on Sunday, May 25th, starting at approximately 5:00 a.m. The course will remain unchanged from previous years, providing the same fast-paced circuit for competitors and thrilling views for spectators.
Detailed resident and business information, including parking and access updates, is available at Resident Information Page. For more information on the Easton Criterium and to register for the 5K, visit Easton Criterium Website. (https://eastoncrit.com/)
About the Easton Criterium
The Easton Criterium is an annual cycling event that transforms downtown Easton into a high-speed racing venue. Celebrated for its dynamic atmosphere and community engagement, the event draws top racers and enthusiastic spectators for a full day of fun, fitness, and festivities. The event is put on by the Greater Easton Development Partnership and its production partner, Long Tail Productions.