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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Lehigh Parkway, Allentown PA
5K
30–43°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
24–36°F
dry
2024
26–32°F
dry
2023
28–40°F
dry
2022
28–52°F
rain
2021
42–60°F
rain
2020
30–38°F
dry
2019
27–49°F
dry
2018
24–39°F
dry
2017
35–54°F
dry
2016
29–43°F
rain
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About this race
Race Overview
This race is now FREE to all racers.
We invite you to join us for this no-frills race in Lehigh Parkway. We run in fog, snow, and rain. If it is deemed our course is ice-covered we will divert to the main roads. There are no awards but you will have bragging rights for running in cold weather.
Safety Guidelines
- Headphones: No headphones allowed for safety reasons.
- Strollers: Strollers are not permitted on the course.
- Dogs: No dogs allowed as this is an open course.
Race Details
- Time: Check-in, 8:30-9:45 a.m.: Race start, 10:00 a.m.
- No Race Day Registration: Please register in advance.
- Location: LVRR Clubhouse, Lehigh Parkway.
- Time Limit: 60 minutes (19:35 minute mile).
Entry Fee
Entry Fee: FREE
More Information
For more details, visit the race page: Ice Scraper December 5K.
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