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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton PA
5K
59–75°F · low rain risk
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2025
61–79°F
dry
2024
60–84°F
dry
2023
54–71°F
dry
2022
63–82°F
dry
2021
58–75°F
dry
2020
43–62°F
dry
2019
51–71°F
dry
2018
64–78°F
dry
2017
64–80°F
dry
2016
67–73°F
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About this race
Event Overview
"THE PAIN PASSES, BUT THE BEAUTY REMAINS"
5K Asphalt 9:00 AM
5K Offroad 9:05 AM
1M Community Walk 9:10 AM
Course Options
- 5K Offroad Trail Race: Immerse yourself in the beauty and hard demanding challenge of ups & downs varied countryside course over manicured grass, dirt & wooded trails, paths thru 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 can walk on a closed, fairly flat asphalt road approximately 1 mile, with a split halfway there or any distance you are capable of.
Amenities
- Preregistration Benefits: Preregistrants (by Sept. 1st) for 5K runs and 1M Walk guarantees T-shirt & swag bag.
- Community Celebration: Held in conjunction with a family-oriented event featuring COUNTRY BBQ, cornhole tournament, games and music.
- HUGE Basket Raffle: Participants can enter for exciting prizes.
- Local Activities: Nearby hiking, biking, rafting, shopping, camping & State parks. The event is held rain or shine with no refunds or mailed awards.
Awards
- Winners Announcement: Awards will be given immediately after the Overall Male & Female winners plus M&F age brackets.
- No Walk Awards: No awards for the walk, but shirts & swag will be provided if preregistered.
Fun Prizes
- Costume Competition: Varied prizes for costumes, themes, teams, decorated kids' wagons & baby strollers, best of show, etc.
- Encouragement to Have Fun: Participants are encouraged to engage and enjoy the event.
Entry Fees
- 5K or 1M Walk Fee: $25 if postmarked by September 1st, 2025: afterwards, including day of race $30 with shirts/swag available until sold out.
- Kids Entry: Both run & walk for kids 13 & under are FREE or available for a donation of your choice (kids event gift included but not a T-shirt).
Directions
EASY just off Route 443, farmlands between Lehighton & Tamaqua. Coal Region, Poconos near Jim Thorpe.
Contact Information
- Race Director: Jody Frey
- Email: johanna.tripler@gmail.com
- Website: www.MVFC.org
- Find us on: Facebook
Race Registration
For more details or to register, please visit this link.
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