Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K

🎉 Event Overview

The Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K will take place on January 1, 2026, at the Ironton Rail Trail, located at 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA. There will be race day registration available online until race day, 1/1/2026 at 10am!

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🏃‍♂️ Course Details

A great way to kick off your New Year and get started on the right foot. This fun, flat, fast course is sure to please every runner, not to mention, we have wonderful post-race celebration and bling to please any runner.

• Start/Finish Location: All events start and finish at the same point next to the Saylor Cement Kilns, 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA.
• Registration Options: We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.
• First Time Finisher: Every first time finisher in the half marathon will receive a ceremonial First 5k/10k/Half Marathon special plaque for your accomplishment along with a finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first race.

🎁 SWAG Information

Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:

• T-Shirt: Each participant will receive a t-shirt.
• Finisher's Medal: Every finisher will receive a medal.
• Ankle Running Socks: Comfortable ankle socks will be provided.
• Availability: We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.

💖 Service Member Discount

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.

📧 Contact Information

For additional information, email race director: Mark Hughes.

We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience. For race updates, please check our website: elitefeats.com/upcoming/.

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