Dear Runners,

Thanks for your enthusiastic support of the Bucks 5k Series. 2002
was another successful year for the Series.

We measure our success by the number of runners who participate in
the Series, by their diversity and enthusiasm, and by the monetary
benefit to our seven non-profits. By these measures, the 2002 season
was a great success. More than 2500 runners participated, an 18%
increase. These runners represented all age groups, equally divided
between male and female. In fact, Elizabeth Kearins (age 13) and
Alexandra Brasington (age 11) tied for the overall Women's
Championship, while Masters runner John Marino won the overall
Men's Championship. We had serious competition in all age groups,
including the men's 70+ age group. The complete series standings
are listed on www.bucks5kseries.com

As you know, the Series was designed to improve the physical fitness
of our community and to raise money for seven non-profit
organizations. We are an all-volunteer organization that supports
the seven races financially through donations from our Series
Partners. We were able to cover the printing of our brochure and
facts sheets, engage a finish line manager and timer for all of the
races, purchase awards, arrange for refreshments, and provide
substantial publicity. The Series also administers pre-registrations
and collects application fees for each of the races. By exercising
sound financial management, the Bucks 5k Series will make an
additional contribution to each of the seven non-profit organizations.

As you might expect, we have already begun planning for next year.
We hope you will again join us. If you have any suggestions or
questions, please let us know.

Finally, the Bucks 5k Series supports the Friends of the Dove 10K,
which will be run on September 8, 2002 at Peace Valley Nature Center
in Doylestown. The time is 9:00 AM. You can register online at
www.compuscore.com or www.active.com. For more information, call
Craig at 215-345-7860.


Dick Patterson
President