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When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
Bicentennial Park, Bethlehem PA
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
34–51°F · some rain risk
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2025
31–51°F
dry
2024
31–45°F
dry
2023
34–50°F
dry
2022
31–44°F
dry
2021
32–45°F
dry
2020
36–49°F
dry
2019
24–41°F
dry
2018
29–39°F
dry
2017
35–46°F
dry
2016
32–60°F
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: 2026 Veterans & Military Council 5k
- Date: November 14, 2026
- Location: Bicentennial Park, Bethlehem, PA
- Website: Race Registration
Event Details
- Description: Join us for our annual 5K Ruck ‘n Walk/Run to honor veterans during Veterans Appreciation Week. Join Lehigh Valley colleges, universities, businesses, and community members as we Ruck OR Run/Walk to recognize and honor all veterans throughout the Lehigh Valley.
- Race Options: Offering an in-person race with 5K Ruck and Walk/Run options along with a 1 mile Fun Run/Walk option. The course is an off-road grass course through the scenic Bicentennial park.
Pet Policy
- Dog Policy: As much as we love dogs, they are not allowed to run our races. Please keep your pup at home.
Registration Information
- Minimum Donation: Participants who register and make a $30 minimum donation, by November 7, will have the option of an event giveaway at the event.
In Person Race Details
- Check-in &: Race Day Registration: 8 AM-9 AM
- 5K Start Time: 9 AM
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk Start Time: 9:45 AM
- Awards Presentation: 10:30 AM
Age Groups
- Categories: Each race option (Ruck and Walk/Run) will include seven (7) age groups.
- Ruck Requirement: Ruckers are strongly encouraged to carry a minimum 10% of their body weight. This will be the honor system: we will not be weighing rucksacks this year.
- Age Group Breakdown:
- 12 and Under
- 13-18
- 19-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60+
Awards
- Top Finishers: Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K Ruck and 5K Run/Walk options. The Fun Run/Walk is a non-competitive option with no timing or awards.
- Team Awards: The college or university team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined) earns a plaque to be displayed on their campus and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
- Business Awards: The business/company team with the most participants (Ruck, Run/Walk, and Fun Run/Walk combined) earns a plaque to be displayed at their workplace and BRAGGING RIGHTS!
Additional Information
- Day of Registration: Day of registration will be available for a $10 fee.
- Community Support: Let’s come together to support the Veterans in the Lehigh Valley area.
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