In 2025, Lehigh Valley Road Runners retired the Ed Thompson & Nicole Reinhart Memorial Scholarships

LVRR Scholarship

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A $4000 scholarship will be awarded to two (2) male and two (2) female graduating high school seniors from the Lehigh Valley area (Lehigh and Northampton Counties), four (4) scholarships in total.

Overview: The Lehigh Valley Road Runners Club Scholarship Fund was established to assist local students with college expenses. The program is funded by LVRR races and through the fund-raising efforts of the LVRR. Individual club members or community interest groups can make private contributions earmarked for the Scholarship Fund. These can be offered without names attached, or on behalf of friends or family members.

Purpose: The LVRR Scholarship Fund is a way of giving back to our community. Its purpose is to foster interest in the sport we love, and to demonstrate our commitment to youth running. By supporting young people who have demonstrated academic and athletic achievement, community involvement, and a strong interest in running, we are encouraging healthy, productive, and disciplined lifestyles in these young adults who will be the leaders of the future.

Tom Illick Memorial Scholarship

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One $4000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior from the Lehigh Valley area (Lehigh and Northampton counties) OR a previous Lehigh Valley high school graduate currently enrolled in an undergraduate college program. Applicant cannot be a previous winner of any LVRR Scholarships.

Overview: The Tom Illick Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to assist local students with college expenses. The program is funded by LVRR races and through the fund-raising efforts of the LVRR. Individual club members or community interest groups can make private contributions earmarked for the Scholarship Fund. These can be offered without names attached, or on behalf of friends or family members.

Purpose: The Tom Illick Memorial Scholarship Fund is a way of giving back to LVRR club members.

Trailblazer Scholarship

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Two $4,000 scholarships will be awarded annually: one (1) to a first-generation college-bound student graduating from William Allen High School and one (1) to a first-generation college-bound student graduating from Louis E. Dieruff High School.

Overview: The Trailblazer Scholarship was established to assist local student-athletes who are the first in their families to attend college.

Purpose: The LVRR Trailblazer Scholarship is a way of giving back to the Allentown community and originated in 2024 on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the LVRR moving into its clubhouse in the beautiful Lehigh Parkway in Allentown. The goals of the LVRR Trailblazer Scholarship is to promote the sports of Cross Country and Track & Field in the Allentown public school system and to provide incentive and support for first-generation college-bound student-athletes to further their educations.