Barrett Scarecrow 5K and Fun Run

09/18/2022

Thank you from the Barrett Scarecrow Race

Ed and I are sadly announcing that we will no longer be organizing the Barrett Scarecrow 5K Race and Children’s Fun Run. Since we started with the race so much has changed in our lives, the community, and the world. We are truly sad about it and every now and then we get the urge and think just maybe we should put it together just one more time but it just not feasible for us to continue. We will miss it, as we know many of you will too.

Jean Williams and Gretchen Callie Reisenwitz started the race in 2000 as part of the Barrett Township Safety Day. In 2005, Jean turned the race over to Ed and me. That first year I was terrified but it turned out great and we kept it going until 2019. There were so many fun parts of the race that we loved; deciding on a great shirt design, the medals, converting our house to race central weeks ahead of time, trying to load up our cars the night before with everything needed for the big day, setting up in the morning, watching the sunrise over the pond at Weiler, blowing the air horn to get the race started, watching the kids run so fast incredibly fast for the Children’s Fun Run and cheering in that last walker. What a race it has been.

Over the years, we have had many great sponsors, there are too many to list here but we are thankful for each of them. The race was always on the beautiful grounds of Weiler Corporation who have been amazing to work with and who generously allowed us to utilize their property and facility. Many people supported the race by volunteering their time, they all exemplified a great community spirit and we thank them one more time. Through donations from the race The Breast Cancer 3-Day, The Leukemia Lymphoma Society and more recently Alex’s Lemonade Stand have all benefited from the race, each charity holding a special place in our hearts.

Thank you to everyone that participated, sponsored or supported the race in any way. We appreciate you!

Warm Regards, Kari & Ed

08/22/2021

Barrett Scarecrow Race Update 2021

Hi Everyone – This is not the news many of you want to hear. We have again decided to not hold the race this year. With Covid still lingering and the future mandates unknown we cannot sensibly make the race work.

Weiler Abrasives who have been so gracious each year for the race, understandably will only allow us to use outdoor space and we would need to rent portable bathrooms. Trish and her team are no longer doing race timing, they truly helped local charitable races by being very cost effective. We thought about a virtual race but know that an in-person race is what people really want – and we do to.

The race would have taken place on Sunday, October 17, 2021. In honor of the race go out for a walk or run, wear your favorite Scarecrow Race shirt and send us a picture. We would love to see you all and share everyone’s pictures.

We do really hope to be back next year but to do the race effectively we need some help. If anyone is interested in being part of a race committee, send us a PM on Facebook. We need a few people who love the race and are willing to help organize, promote, seek sponsors and work on race day.

See you October 23, 2022!

Kari & Ed Spannagel

08/03/2021

2021 details coming soon!!!

01/01/2021

Happy New Year everyone! Here’s to a healthy and happy new year. Say goodbye to 2020!

08/16/2020

RACE UPDATE:

Barrett Scarecrow Race 2020

So, 2020 would be the Scarecrow Race’s 20th year. We were super excited to reach this milestone. There are not many races that have been around for 20 years – not races our size in a small town in Barrett Township, PA.

Sadly, we have decided to not hold the race this year. There are so many factors that could change with little to no notice during these very uncertain times. We just don’t think it is wise to continue to plan the race at this time. Ed and I really thought we could pull this off – we were confident we could put a great race together and people would come out for the event. We heard from many of you that you wanted the race to take place and we have people registered. We truly appreciate everyone’s support for 19 years from the Barrett Township Supervisors, Pocono Mountain Regional Police, Weiler Corporation, our many sponsors over the years and of course our runners and walkers.

If you are registered for this year’s race, I will be sending out your refund this week.

Here is what’s to come!
The Barrett Scarecrow Race 20.21
Our 20th year in 2021
Mark your calendar for October 17th, 2021

07/08/2020

Hello Walkers and Runners, we have received questions about the race this October.

The 20th Annual Barrett Scarecrow 5K and children's fun run is currently ON AS SCHEDULED. we are currently working with Barrett Township on ways to ensure everyone's safety.

We will be updating everyone here periodically, as additional info is available. This is new to all of us, and the situation is constantly moving.

We look forward to seeing everyone and celebrating our 20th year!!!

10/14/2019

2019 Barrett Scarecrow 5K Race Results

Registration_report (2) Barrett Scarecrow 5K 2019 Race Results Bib #,Participant name,Time 1,913,Rinderer, Rudy,20:54:00 2,902,Aillet, Chris,21:06:00 3,865,Heller, Stephen,23:03:00 4,1346,Amundsen, Katherine,23...

10/11/2019

Sunday 10/13/2019, will mark the 19th Annual Barrett Scarecrow 5k and Kids Fun Run. We are grateful to the many that make this Annual event special. We would like to show our gratitude to our 2019 Sponsors:

10/10/2019

Just a few days away!!!!! Weather is looking good. Who Excited for the 19th Annual Barrett Scarecrow 5K?

09/18/2019

Hello runners and Walkers.
a few reminders:
Registration fee increased on September 16th to $30.
please register soon to guarantee your race shirt

Sponsorship opportunities are welcome. To make it on this years race shirt, cut off is September 26th.

There many ways to register: paper application (printed off this page), the blue "sign up" button at the top of this page, on our website, active.com.

We enjoy putting this race on each year, for you and Alex's Lemonade stand foundation for childhood cancer. the Barrett Scarecrow has donated over $25,000 over the the race history.

We ask that you please spread the the word about this race and Alex's Lemonade stand foundation for childhood cancer.
the more runners and walkers we have, the more the Barrett Scarecrow will Donate.

thank you to everyone that has taken part over the years. without you there would no Barrett Scarecrow 5K.

Let make this year our biggest yet!

08/20/2019

2019 Kids Fun Run Application

Barrett Scarecrow Children’s Fun Run benefiting Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer Sunday, October 13, 2019 9 am (Registration begins at 8am) Weiler Abrasives 1 Weiler dr. Cresco, PA Call: 570-269-9232 [email protected] Awards 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Over...