Palisades Community Foundation Fun Run and 1 Mile Family Walk

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!

The 22nd annual Steelman Racing Triathlon will be held on August 2nd, 2026, at Lake Nockamixon State Park in Quakertown, Pennsylvania. Why should you race the Steelman Racing Triathlon? It's because this race has it all! It is perfect for the veteran triathlete looking for a challenging event to hone their skills, or for new triathletes exploring the sport for the first time. The swim, bike, and run conditions for this race could not be better and this course is waiting to test your endurance. In early August, the water temperature in Lake Nockamixon will be in the high 70s. The bike portion of the race is held on the rolling hills of Route 563 on the COMPLETELY CLOSED bike course! Racers have complete rule over the freshly paved roads allowing them to focus solely on performing at their highest level. The only vehicles on the course will be the race support vehicles assisting athletes with mechanical needs. To end your epic day of racing, the shaded tree-lined run course hugs the majestic

lake providing athletes with great views and multiple aid stations. The new improved ending to the run course provides one of the best finishes athletes will ever experience and allows family and friends the opportunity to cheer all Steelman Finishers on as they complete their perfect day of racing. This is a perfect mid-summer race and Steelman Racing can’t wait to see you there!

Remaining Race Dates: September 2

This is a free 5k race series which includes 5 races held on the first Wednesday of each month from May through September.

You do not need to be an LVRR club member to participate in this series. Sign up online and come out to Lehigh Parkway for this relaxed, no-frills race.

The course is accurately measured, mostly flat, cinder trail in the Parkway. Due to scheduled repairs to Bogarts Bridge, the course will be modified in 2025 Course Map

Race Day Check-In: Begins at 5:30 PM - All runners must check in.

Age: Racers must be 10 years of age.

Time Limit: 60 minutes (19:35 minute/mile)

Start Time: Begins at 6:30 PM with the exception of September which begins at 6:00 PM

We will no longer host the Potluck Dinner – The club will provide hotdogs, water and chips. Please do not bring food to share.

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.