Our Summer Series is a favorite for local runners. The course meanders along Little Lehigh Creek beneath mature trees in Lehigh Parkway. Each monthly race is a great way to unwind after a long summer day.
No frills race series
May 7, June 4, July 2, August 6 & September 3
Held the first Wednesday of each month, May through September.
INFO
Start Time: All events begin at 6:30 PM except for September which starts at 6:00 PM.
Check-in: Begins at 5:15 PM.
There is no in-person registration. All signups take place online via runsignup.com.
Location: LVRR Clubhouse, Lehigh Parkway, Allentown
Time Limit: 60 minutes (19:35 minute mile)
Age requirement: 10 years old and up
ADDITIONAL INFO
- We will no longer host the Potluck Dinner. – The Club will provide hot dogs, water and bagged chips
- No awards.
- Due to pending construction on Bogert Bridge, the 2025 Summer Series 5k will use an alternate course.
- Race start will be on Park Drive near the park’s public bathroom. Racers will cross over the Pedestrian foot bridge by LVRR Clubhouse, turn left and stay to the right onto the macadam. Run up the hill (Park Drive) and continue until you are on Bogert’s Bridge Rd (stone/white barn on left). Turn left after this barn and another left back onto the Little Lehigh Parkway path. Continue on the path, heading towards the kayak parking lot. Continue on Little Lehigh Parkway path, heading towards Robin Hood Bridge. Turn right to cross over Robin Hood Bridge and then a right to get back onto the Little Lehigh Parkway Path and come back to the clubhouse to finish line.
- Map for alternate race course HERE. You can zoom in on the map to view street/path view and utilize the map legend to view details on markers.
