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

🏃‍♂️ 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