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This Evergreen Lake Triathlon offers the following race options:

1. Super Sprint Triathlon

2. Sprint Triathlon (including Aquabike & Relay)

3. Sprint Duathlon

4. SwimFest (400m, 800m, and 1600m swim options)

You can choose to do 1, 2, or all 3 races (Get 30% off your 2nd race and 45% off your 3rd race) in order as follows:

1. 400m Swim, or Super Sprint Triathlon (7:30AM start)

2. 800m Swim, or Sprint Tri/Du (8:30AM start)

3. 1600m Swim (10:30AM start)

Date

Sunday, June 28, 2026

Race Site

Use this address or click the link below for driving directions. Park in the grass lot on the northern side of Benders Drive, across the road from the lake.

Evergreen Lake, 2375 Benders Drive, Bath, PA 18014

Eligibility

Both races are open to adults. Both races are open to youth athletes 9 and older. (Racing age is age as of 12/31/26, as per USAT guidelines).

COURSES (1 loop unless otherwise noted)

1. 400m Swim

2. Super Sprint Tri (Youth and Adult) (10&Under - 100m Swim) - 400m Swim, 5 mile bike, 1.1 mile run

3. 800m Swim

4. Sprint Tri - 800m Swim, 10 mile bike (2 loops), 5K run (2 loops)

5. Sprint Duathlon - 1.1 mile run, 10 mile bike (2 loops), 5K run (2 loops)

6. 1600m Swim (2 loops)

ADDITIONAL RACE INFO

Race will be held rain or shine.

No refunds. A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.

Custom awards to top 3 in each age group, in each event.

Free hot food buffet for all racers and volunteers.

Both youth and adult Super Sprint and Sprint Triathlons are USA Triathlon sanctioned. We will follow the USAT Wetsuit rule of 78º temperature threshold. Should the water temperature exceed 78º, anyone wearing a wetsuit will not be counted in the official results. Should the water temperature exceed 84º F, no wetsuits may be worn. We will post the water temperature on our Facebook Page the week leading up to the race, and final temperature will be announced on race morning.

Sorry, NO PETS ARE ALLOWED at the race (see below). This is a private lake; a condition of our use of the facility is that pets must not be brought to the lake. Thank for your understanding.

Camping is available at the race site, should you wish to stay at Evergreen Lake the night before or after the race.

Note that the campground will only accept two night (i.e. Friday/Saturday) reservations ahead of time. Single night rentals can be made on-site on the day of arrival, but are subject to availability. Contact Evergreen Lake for more information about camping.

One t-shirt per registrant, not per event.

No refunds. A registered athlete may request a deferral to next year's event if they do so at least 14 days prior to the event. A nominal fee shall apply.

VOLUNTEERS: Interested in volunteering? Email [email protected] and we'll find the perfect job for you. TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT, CLICK HERE!

Any inquiries about sponsorship, volunteering, or otherwise should be directed toward French Creek Racing, not to Evergreen Lake.

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!

Sponsored by the Business, Industrial and Professional Association of Palmer Township

Fairview Park - Palmer Township, PA

5K (3.1 miles) Run and Walk along the bike path in Palmer and Bethlehem Townships

T-shirts for the first 300 registrants

Awards for age groups: 8 to 60+

Overall top male and female winners

Raffle prizes and More

Refreshments & Food both before and after the Race

Restrooms available near the start and finish line

Race begins and ends and same area

The major benefactor of this event is the Miracle League of Northampton County

We focus on our local community, helping build a stronger tomorrow for the township as well as it's surrounding areas. That is why we have chosen to donate proceeds to the Miracle League of Northampton County, at Easton Rotary Field located in Palmer Township.

The Miracle League of Northampton County is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that has built a barrier free baseball field so children and young adults with intellectual and physical disabilities can play and enjoy the game of baseball. For more information about this organization please visit their website at miracleleagueofnc.org.

This race is part of the Annual Palmer Community Day that begins Wednesday night with a under the tent family movie and runs through Sunday.

THE 12TH ANNUAL SPARTAN SPRINT 5K RUN/WALK & FAMILY DAY!

The course starts and finishes on NCC’s Bethlehem campus. Point to point course is mostly flat and fast, on paved roads between Northampton Community College and through a local neighborhood. Post-race raffle, refreshments & family day activities (see below.) Strollers and pets are welcome behind the runners. Pets must be leashed. This race is not related to Spartan-style obstacle races.

This event is also a walk. Walkers will begin behind the runners and will not be timed.

Awards

Awards for overall male and overall female; awards to top male and female finisher in each age bracket: (No duplication of awards)

14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Please note: this race is not related to Spartan style obstacle course races

We are once again teaming up with NCC's Student Life as they host FAMILY DAY from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Come for the 5K and stay for FAMILY DAY! There will be something for everyone: food, music, activities for the whole family. All details about FAMILY DAY can be found here: https://www.northampton.edu/student-experience-and-support/student-life/family-day.html

A truly fun run that kicks off the Tartan Parade - Kilts and plaid are highly encouraged!

This is the 34th Celtic Classic 5K Run/Walk, produced by Bethlehem Morning Star Rotary. All proceeds go towards Morning Star's educational and leadership programs for local students.

Be a part of this first class event featuring chip timing. Run or walk and spend the rest of the day enjoying the Celtic Classic and Historic Downtown Bethlehem.

EVENT: 5K (3.1 Mile) Run / Walk

WHEN: Saturday, Sept 26th 2025

10:00am Registration / Race Packet Pickup at Bethlehem Area Public Library

11:00am Participants move to Start Line by Bethlehem Area Public Library

11:30am Race Start on Parade Route

12:30pm Awards Ceremony

5K begins at Bethlehem Area Public Library and ends at Sand Island in Bethlehem, PA

AMENITIES:

• T-shirts to at least the first 150 entrants

• Refreshments both before and after race

• Post race fun in Bethlehem – Celtic Classic or Historic Bethlehem

• Restrooms/porta-potties available near start / finish line for all participants