Fifth Street Runspringa Series

Team Vark 2026 registration opens March 31, 2026 and is open to the first 200 people.

Team Vark is more than just a group—it's a community of runners united by a love for the sport and the camaraderie it brings. Supported by Aardvark Sports Shop, we come together for our Saturday morning runs to push ourselves, share the experience, and inspire each other. Whether you're chasing a personal best or just enjoying the journey, you're part of the team.

Training should be stress free!! We hope that you ultimately find the right program for you, but you can switch training programs to fit your needs with no additional cost. Feel free to explore another group for a trial period, or for a more permanent switch, reach out to us at [email protected] via email.

5k training: For the beginner to experienced runner. No running experience needed!

10k training: For the beginner to experienced runner. We recommend being able to complete a 5k within 6 months before Team Vark training starts in June.

Half Marathon training: For the intermediate beginner to experienced runner. Due to logistics, staffing, and safety, we recommend that you're able to comfortably complete a 10k, without walking, within 6 months before Team Vark training starts on July 11th.

This year our season will be 15 weeks long, starting on July 11th and ending with Bethlehem Running Festival on October 16th-18th. This includes 14 training runs leading up to race weekend. Runners on Team Vark will receive...

• Team Vark race day shirt

• 10% OFF at Aardvark Sports Shop from April 1st to October 31st

• Weekly training runs

• Supplemented training schedule

• Discounted entry to Bethlehem Running Festival

• Team Vark Afterparty

We hope you join us for our 14th season of Team Vark in 2026!

This race has something for everyone! Bring the kids, run your first cross country course, set a PR, or put together a team for some fierce and friendly competition! TONS of great prizes!

5k RUN – 9:00 am start

1 MILE WALK – 8:30 am start

Not into a 5k? Nursing an injury? Pushing a stroller? The 1mile walk is great way to show yourself some love while also supporting this great cause!

The Ironton Rail Trail connects nearly a dozen parks and two dozen historical sites in east-central Lehigh County. The rail-trail comprises a 5-mile loop around Coplay and Hokendauqua on the Lehigh River north of Allentown and a 4-mile spur west toward Ironton. Beautiful trail to walk or run!

The trail follows the route of the Ironton Railroad, which obliged the future trail makers by creating a lasso-shaped corridor to connect iron mines in the ore-rich county to iron foundries along the river and the Lehigh Valley Railroad.

PERKS: Short-sleeve T-shirt for all pre-registrants and post registrants while supplies last, clock & results board at finish, refreshments, instant results, time posted on the internet, course with no traffic on it. One free raffle ticket with a chance to buy more. Held rain or shine. No refunds. No mail shirts or awards.

Race is being professionally timed. All registrations before June 15 include a race t-shirt

Awards for the 5k will be given to the top male and female overall, plus the top 3M & F in 0-18 19-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 3M/3F 60-67 68-74 75+

Lehigh Valley Turkey Trot: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Ironton Rail Trail

November 21, 2026 in Coplay, PA

We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

A great way to kick off your New Year and get started on the right foot. This fun, flat, fast course is sure to please every runner, not to mention, we have wonderful post-race celebration and bling to please any runner.

• All events start and finish at the same point next to the Saylor Cement Kilns, 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA.

• We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.

• Every first time finisher in the half marathon will receive a ceremonial First 5k/10k/Half Marathon special plaque for your accomplishment along with a finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first race.

This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. More information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

SWAG

Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:

• T-shirt

• Finisher's medal

• Ankle running socks

• We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event.

• Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.

• Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

Medal design 2025 (artist rendering)

2025 T-Shirt (artist draft)

I Run for Fun socks

Thank you for your Service!

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.

Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food.

For additional information, email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience.

For additional information and race updates please check our website: https://elitefeats.com/upcoming/.

Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay

Lehigh Valley New Year's Chaser: Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Ironton Rail Trail

January 1, 2027 in Coplay, PA

We are happy to announce that this event is part of our new Half Marathon Series. More information is available by clicking on the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

A great way to kick off your New Year and get started on the right foot. This fun, flat, fast course is sure to please every runner, not to mention, we have wonderful post-race celebration and bling to please any runner.

• All events start and finish at the same point next to the Saylor Cement Kilns, 245 N 2nd St., Coplay, PA.

• We are proud to announce that we have a non-binary registration option that has their own awards categories: overall and age groups.

• Every first time finisher in the half marathon will receive a ceremonial First 5k/10k/Half Marathon special plaque for your accomplishment along with a finisher’s medal. Find Mark at the end of the race and let him know you ran your first race.

This race is part of the new Half Marathon race series. More information can be found by clicking the link below:

https://events.elitefeats.com/half

SWAG

Elite Feats is known for high-end, well-designed SWAG at our events. Entry fees will include:

• T-shirt

• Finisher's medal

• Ankle running socks

• We do everything we can to make sure your shirt size and medal and socks are available. Sometimes items may not be available at your event.

• Please talk with our registration people after the race or see Mark if you have not received your SWAG! We will address and resolve your concerns to your satisfaction.

• Our commitment to you is that we will make good on getting any item that you expect and deserve.

Medal design 2025 (artist rendering)

2025 T-Shirt (artist draft)

2025 Lehigh t-shirt artist rendering

I Run for Fun socks

Thank you for your Service!

All of our events feature a 10% discount on race entry for all service members and their family. Click/tap here for more information.

Elite Feats is known for fun, well organized events with incredible SWAG and event food.

For additional information, email [email protected]. We are always happy to answer any questions you have about our races. Our goal is for you to have the very best possible race day experience.

For additional information and race updates please check our website: https://elitefeats.com/upcoming/.

Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay