In 68 days · Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton PA
Distance
5K
About this race
🏃♂️ Race Overview
“THE PAIN PASSES, BUT THE BEAUTY REMAINS”
- Date: September 12, 2026
- Location: 2358 Mahoning Drive WEST, Lehighton, PA
- Race Times:
- 5K Asphalt at 9:00 AM
- 5K Offroad at 9:05 AM
- 1 Mile Community Walk at 9:10 AM
- More Information: Race Link
🏞️ Course Options
- 5K Offroad Trail Race: 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: A scenic countryside dash to the county line and back on asphalt only. Enjoyable for all abilities on a fairly flat closed asphalt road approximately 1 mile split halfway there or any distance you are capable of.
🎉 Amenities
- Preregistration: Guarantees T-shirt & swag bag if registered by September 1st for the 5K runs and 1M Walk.
- Community Event: Held in conjunction with a Celebration of Community event featuring family-oriented fun, Country BBQ, cornhole tournament, games, and music.
- Basket Raffle: Participate in a huge basket raffle.
- 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
- Overall Awards: Given to Overall Male & Female winners plus Male & Female age brackets.
- No Walk Awards: However, shirts & swag are available if preregistered.
🎈 Fun Prizes
- Prizes for Creativity: Varied prizes for costumes, themes, teams, decorated kids' wagons & baby strollers, and best of show.
- Have Fun: Emphasis on enjoyment and creativity throughout the event.
💵 Entry Fees
- 5K or 1M Walk: $25 if postmarked by September 1st, 2025: afterwards, including day of race for $30.
- Shirts/Swag: Available until sold out.
- Kids Entry: Free for kids 13 & under or a donation of your choice. Kids event gift included but no t-shirt.
🗺️ Directions
EASY just off Route 443 farmlands between Lehighton & Tamaqua. Located in the Coal Region, Poconos near Jim Thorpe.
📧 Contact Information
- Race Director: Johanna Tripler
- Email: johanna.tripler@gmail.com
- Website: www.MVFC.org or find us on FB
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