Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

“THE PAIN PASSES, BUT THE BEAUTY REMAINS”

• Date: 2025-09-13
• Location: 2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton, PA
• Race Times: 5K Offroad 9:00 AM, 5K Asphalt 9:05 AM, 1M Community Walk 9:10 AM
• More Information: Register Here

🌳 Course Options

• 5K Offroad Trail Race: What goes up must come down. Immerse yourself in the beauty and hard demanding challenge of ups & downs on a varied countryside course over manicured grass, dirt & wooded trails. Paths through farms of corn, hay & Christmas trees.
• 5K Asphalt Road Race: Countryside dash to the county line and back on all asphalt only, scenic and peaceful with some ups & downs but enjoyable for all.
• Community Walk: All abilities walk on a closed fairly flat asphalt road approximately 1 mile split halfway there or any distance you are capable of.
• Road Safety: Roads will be closed during the race.

🎉 Amenities

• T-Shirt & Swag Bag: Preregistrants of 5K runs and 1M Walk are guaranteed a T-shirt & swag bag.
• Community Celebration: Held in conjunction with our Celebration of Community event with family-oriented fun, country BBQ, cornhole tournament, games, and music.
• Basket Raffle: HUGE basket raffle on the day of the event.
• Event Features: Nearby hiking, biking, rafting, shopping, camping & State parks. Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards. Instant results chip timing & photographer on site.

🏅 Awards

• Winners: Awards presented immediately after Overall Male & Female winners plus M&F age brackets.
• No Walk Awards: Walk participants will not receive awards but shirts & swag if preregistered.
• Fun Prizes: Varied prizes for costumes, themes, teams, decorated kids' wagons & baby strollers, best of show, etc.
• Encouragement: HAVE FUN!

💰 Entry Fees

• 5K or 1M Walk: $25 if postmarked by SEPTEMBER 1st, 2024. Afterwards, including day of race $30 with shirts/swag as available till sold out.
• Virtual Option: $30 (for postage) or pick items up at fire station Monday, Sept 9th, 2024, between 6-10 PM.
• Kids Entry: Both run & walk kids 13 & under FREE or donation of your choice (kids event gift included but not a t-shirt).
• Registration Closing: Be sure to register early to guarantee your T-shirt and swag bag!

📍 Directions

• Location: Easy access just off Route 443 farmlands between Lehighton & Tamaqua.
• Region: Coal Region, Poconos near Jim Thorpe.

📧 Contact

• Race Director: Kaylyn Ahner
• Email: Ahnerkaylyn@yahoo.com
• Website: www.MVFC.org
• Social Media: Find us on Facebook.