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18 running and walking events in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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  • West End St. Patrick’s 5K - 2026 [westendstpats5k.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Mar 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM

    Description

    The Lehigh Valley's most fun and festive race is back on March 22, 2026! Our 2026 race will again start at noon.

    Don't wait -- registration for this race will close on March 15 or 1,000 runners...

    The Lehigh Valley's most fun and festive race is back on March 22, 2026! Our 2026 race will again start at noon.

    Don't wait -- registration for this race will close on March 15 or 1,000 runners whichever comes first.

    Break out your green gear and Irish spirit for the 16th running of the West End St. Patrick's 5k in Allentown. You'll enjoy a fast, flat, closed course with loads of people out to cheer you on in advance of the annual Allentown St. Patrick's Parade. While the course is perfect for a PR, it's also ideal for friends and family who simply want to come out and have a darn good time.

    New in 2026: a Guinness hydration station option at the water stop midway through the race plus awards for top three males and females in this category. (Must be 21. 16 oz cans of Guinness Draught or Guinness 0.0.)

    Usual amenities include Friday, Saturday and race-day bib pick up, indoor toilets at the start line, personalized bibs (if registered by February 22), digital clocks at miles 1 and 2, a fabulous post-race indoor lunch with cookies, five-year age group awards and prizes for the best outfits. Race shirts, socks and glassware are available for purchase.

    Thank you to our primary sponsors, St. Luke's University Health Network, Muhlenberg College, QNB and Friends of The Allentown Parks. Discount codes for $5 off are available if you are part of the St. Luke's, Muhlenberg, QNB and FOTAP families.

    Sales of shirts and glassware closed February 22; sock sales close March 16. Please note: shirts, glassware or socks are not included with your entry. We will have extra merch available for sale after the race.

    We do not process refunds or deferrals or allow transfers. Sorry.

    You must be able to finish the 5k in 1 hour and 20 minutes, meaning you can complete the race with a brisk walk. Anyone slower risks getting trampled by bagpipe bands on 19th Street at 1 p.m. That's no way to go.

    Join us!

    5k Indoor Run Walk

    2400 W. Liberty Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, United States
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  • First Strides Allentown Spring 2026 [firststrides.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Tue, Mar 24, 2026 at 6:15 PM

    Description

    A 10-week program to help you comfortably progress to a healthy habit of walking, jogging, or running at a pace that is right for you.

    First Strides® meets weekly, please come dressed for activity....

    A 10-week program to help you comfortably progress to a healthy habit of walking, jogging, or running at a pace that is right for you.

    First Strides® meets weekly, please come dressed for activity. Our workout program is formatted with:

    • Local experts offering short fitness and wellness presentations on topics ranging from nutrition to what to wear to injury prevention

    • Gentle warm-up exercises

    • Group walk/run (determined by pace)

    • Post-work out stretch and do a group walk/run

    • Tips, techniques, and guidance from group mentors

    Women from ages 12 to 112 are welcome to attend. Join with your daughters, mothers, neighbors, co-workers and friends. Participants are expected to have approval from their doctors to participate. Participants are also expected to comply with any pandemic guidelines that we will have in place based on local, state and federal requirements.

    Our mentors are First Strides® graduates, Women’s 5K Classic committee members and Lehigh Valley Road Runners (LVRR) members.

    We are hosting 2 workshops this spring at the Lehigh Parkway. You may choose Tuesday nights, Thursday nights or opt for both. We meet in the evening @ 6:15 pm and the program runs from Tuesday March 24 – May 26 or Thursday March 26 – May 28.

    Cost: $50 (early-bird specials $45 until March 19) for single night. $90 (early-bird special $85 until March 19) for both nights. Fee includes literature, workouts, mentoring/instruction, and graduation shirt (if earned by attending 7 out of 10 sessions)

    Registration fee is non-transferable between people or locations, and is non-refundable. Note: switching between nights is not possible.

    3.1 Miles Run Walk

    Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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  • Healthy Kids Running Series Spring 2026 - Allentown, PA [healthykidsrunningseries.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM

    Description

    Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate...

    Who We Are: Healthy Kids Running Series is a five (5) week running program in the spring and fall for kids Pre-K through 8th grade. Each HKRS Series takes place once a week and offers age appropriate running events including the 50 & 75 yard dashes, the 1/4 mile, the 1/2 mile and the 1 mile run. Kids will earn points for each race they complete based on their finish.

    Pricing: The registration fee covers the entire five (5) weeks of the Series which includes race bibs for each week, a runner shirt, a finisher medal and any sponsor giveaways. Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable. Online Early Bird registration increases three weeks prior to the first race event.

    Challenger: This Series offers a Challenger Division which is an adaptive 75 yard race for children with disabilities and/or special needs. This allows for parents, siblings, and friends to be on the course with runners to provide support as well as supportive devices such as crutches, braces, wheelchairs, etc. to be used by runners.

    Makeup Date Information: 5/24/2026

    Single Day Racing: Single day race registration opens one hour prior to the start of each race. The registration fee covers one single race to be run on the day of registration. ALL single day registrations should be completed onsite at the race location. Single day racers will have the option to upgrade to the full series (see tab on the left side of the page for instructions). There is a strict no-refund and no-transfer policy.

    Awards: All participants receive a medal on Week 5! Trophies will be awarded to the overall top finishers in each of the divisions listed below (broken out by boys and girls respectively):

    Pre-K 50 Yard Dash

    Pre-K 75 Yard Dash

    Kindergarten & 1st Grade

    2nd & 3rd Grade

    4th & 5th Grade

    6th to 8th Grade

    Challenger

    Share your running photos with our community! Find us on Facebook @HealthyKidsRunning or Instagram @healthykidsrs!

    #GetUpandGo

    Kids Run Wheelchair

    Tilghman Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18106, United States
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  • St. Luke's Half Marathon & 5K [stlukeshalfmarathon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM

    Description

    RACE WEEKEND: April 25-26, 2026

    Saturday, April 25

    St. Luke's Youth Run: 2:00 PM. Kids run free. Youth Run is held in Lehigh Parkway. 1600 Park Drive, Allentown

    Race Expo: 9AM-4PM @ St. SportsPlex...

    RACE WEEKEND: April 25-26, 2026

    Saturday, April 25

    St. Luke's Youth Run: 2:00 PM. Kids run free. Youth Run is held in Lehigh Parkway. 1600 Park Drive, Allentown

    Race Expo: 9AM-4PM @ St. SportsPlex Home of Pickleball Lehigh Valley

    4636 Crackersport Rd, Allentown Pa 18104

    Sunday, April 26

    St. Luke's Half Marathon - 8:10 AM start

    St. Luke's 5k - 8:00 AM start

    Location: William Allen High School

    Address: 126 N. 17th St., Allentown, PA 18104

    Course Information: Due to the City of Allentown regulations, the half marathon course will open to traffic in three hours.

    Race day registration is not available.

    Charity Event: All proceeds benefit grants, scholarships, and other programs put forth by the Lehigh Valley Road Runners.

    Race bandits will be banned from all LVRR events for a period of one year. If caught wearing a bib that is not your own, both parties will be banned from all LVRR events for a period of one year.

    3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run

    126 N. 17th Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, United States
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  • St. Luke's Youth Run [stlukeshalfmarathon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 25, 2026 at 1:45 PM

    Description

    This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley.

    WHO: Ages 3-14

    WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA

    WHEN: April 25, 2026

    Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation,...

    This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Lehigh Valley.

    WHO: Ages 3-14

    WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA

    WHEN: April 25, 2026

    Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 10:00 AM on race day on the St. Luke's Half Marathon website, Facebook, and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.

    AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a surprise gift, finisher medal, water, and snack.

    T-shirt guaranteed to all that are registered by April 7, 2026.

    AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:

    • 3-4 yrs – 1/8 mile

    • 5-6 yrs – 1/4 mile

    • 7-8 yrs – 1/2 mile

    • 9-14 yrs – 1 mile

    RACE DAY CHECK-IN:

    Check-in will be by age group and will take place from 12:30 – 1:45 PM. Please arrive early. NO late check-ins are permitted.

    Races begin at 1:45 PM

    Cash prize awards to schools with the most participants attending on race day. Select your school from the dropdown during registration. To qualify for a school award, the school must have a minimum of 15 participants on race day.

    Please, no headphones during the race and no dogs on race courses.

    One parent per child may run with the 3-4-year-olds.

    NO parents may run on the course at any point with ages 5-14.

    1 Miles Run

    Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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  • LVRR May Summer Series 5K [lvrr.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Wed, May 06, 2026 at 6:30 PM

    Description

    2026 Race Dates: May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5 & 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...

    2026 Race Dates: May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5 & 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 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.

    Thank you

    3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail

    1600 Park Drive, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18103, United States
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  • 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run [rocknrun4kids.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 09, 2026 at 8:30 AM

    Description

    May is National Foster Care Awareness Month—and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 15th Anniversary Rock N Run 4 Kids!

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coca-Cola...

    May is National Foster Care Awareness Month—and what better way to celebrate than by joining us for the 15th Anniversary Rock N Run 4 Kids!

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, PA. Choose your challenge: 5-Mile, 5K, or Kids Fun Run (in person) or go virtual with the 5-Mile, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge—complete your race anytime now throughout May!

    Special Note: The Kids Fun Run is FREE, but space is limited to the first 125 participants—don’t wait to register!

    Proceeds benefit The Salvation Army's Foster Care & Adoption Program, helping us provide loving homes and vital services to children in foster care right here in our community.

    Registration Pricing and Deadlines:

    Early Bird (through December 31, 2025)

    5K—$30(in person or virtual)

    5 Mile—$35 (in person or virtual)

    Kids Run—FREE

    Mile-A-Day Challenge $35 (virtual only)

    Standard Registration: January 1- May 9, 2026:

    5K—$35 (in person or virtual)

    5 Mile—$40 (in person or virtual)

    Kids Run—FREE

    Mile-A-Day Challenge $40 (virtual only)

    Day of Registration for In-Person Event: May 9, 2026

    5K—$40 (in person or virtual)

    5 Mile—$45 (in person or virtual)

    Kids Run—FREE

    Register to run or walk the virtual 5 Mile, 5K, or Kids Fun Run or Mile-A-Day Challenge anytime now throughout the month of May.

    Participants who register for the virtual 5 Mile, 5K, or Mile-A-Day Challenge before April 15, 2026, will receive a t-shirt and race certificate. (Choose option to have items shipped to you for an additional $8 if you do not plan to pick up in person).

    Email Florence Rhue at [email protected] with any questions. All registrants will receive detailed participation instructions.

    Register today for the 15th Anniversary Rock N' Run and make a difference in the life of a local child in foster care!

    5k 5 Miles 31 Miles Fun Run Run Virtual Walk

    1050 Iron Pigs Way, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18109, United States
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  • LVRR 2025 May Kids Series [lvrr.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 9:30 AM

    Description

    This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Greater Lehigh Valley.

    WHO: Ages 3-14

    WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA (40.5788761,-75.4951289)

    WHEN: May 17

    WHY: To educate children about the...

    This is a FREE event offered to all children in the Greater Lehigh Valley.

    WHO: Ages 3-14

    WHERE: Lehigh Parkway, Allentown, PA (40.5788761,-75.4951289)

    WHEN: May 17

    WHY: To educate children about the sport of running and promote a healthy lifestyle.

    REGISTRATION IS FREE AND ONLINE ONLY -- In its continued efforts to support youth running in the Lehigh Valley, the LVRR is proud to sponsor every child for this event. Registration closes the Wednesday prior to race day - there is no race day registration..

    Races are held rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, all information will be posted by 7:30 AM race day on the LVRR website, on the Facebook page, and an email will be sent to all those who registered online.

    VOLUNTEER: Please sign up online. If we do not have enough volunteers when online registration closes, the event will be cancelled.

    AMENITIES: Each participant will receive a finisher ribbon, water, and snack.

    AGE GROUPS AND DISTANCES:

    • 3-4 yrs – 1/8 mile

    • 5-6 yrs – 1/4 mile

    • 7-8 yrs – 1/2 mile

    • 9-10 yrs – 1 mile

    • 11-12 yrs – 1½ miles

    • 13-14 yrs – 2 miles

    Wave starts for ages 3-6

    Registration is per event - THERE IS NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

    Runner Safety Checklist

    1 Miles 1.5 Miles 2 Miles Kids Run

    Union Boulevard, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18014, United States
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