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18 running 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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