Leaser Lake, Lehigh County (North Shore Access), New Tripoli PA
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
🏃♂️ Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash)
Join us at this event highlighting the Eastern Hellbender - North America's largest salamander, and Pennsylvania's state amphibian. Come enjoy a morning outdoors and celebrate this rare and uniquely local species.
🎉 Event Features
- Updated Course Marking: Enhanced for clarity and accessibility.
- LV Zoo: Experience bird-friendly coffee and meet Ambassador Animals.
- New Activities: Crafts, free face-painting, and lawn games for the family.
- Prizes: Awards for top finishers and a native plant raffle for all participants.
📅 Event Details
Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to host the THIRD Annual Hellbender Hustle - a 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk Around Leaser Lake. The meandering loop will take you through PA meadow, woodland, and streamside habitats of varying elevation, where you can observe native flora and fauna. The event will begin with the Dragonfly Dash - a ~100-yard sprint for youth 12 and under. Throughout the morning, family-focused educational activities will be available.
👟 Amenities
- T-shirt: Available in sizes XS through 2XL.
- Refreshments: Drinks and snacks will be provided.
- Water Station: Located at the lake's South Ramp, halfway through the course.
- Prizes: Awards for top finishers.
🕗 Registration Information
Registration begins at 8:00 am. Please register by September 1st to ensure you can select your T-shirt size. Same day registration will be available.
📊 Race Results
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.: Results will be found at brynmawrracing.com.
🌱 Our Mission Statement
The Lehigh County Conservation District is a dynamic partnership of conservation professionals providing quality service to protect Lehigh County’s diverse natural resources through leadership, technical assistance, education, land protection, promotion of sustainable development, and protection of water and soil quality.
🔗 More Information
Click for race map and 2024 t-shirt! (2025 course and shirt coming soon!)
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