6 running, ultra, and walking events in Emmaus, Pennsylvania

For nearly five decades, the Emmaus 4-Mile Classic has been one of the Lehigh Valley's most enduring races along with the oldest continuously run event of its kind in the region. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, runners will once again gather at Emmaus High School to take on the four-mile course that winds through our quiet neighborhoods and celebrates everything that makes Emmaus special.

This year, the Emmaus Community Foundation (ECF) is proud to carry the race forward after taking over stewardship from the Lehigh Valley Road Runners. The goal isn't to reinvent the Classic. It's to protect what makes it meaningful while strengthening the community connections behind it.

Mission: At ECF, our mission is simple yet ambitious:

Enhancing the natural beauty and quality of life in Emmaus by encouraging philanthropy to fund high-impact initiatives that further develop optimal community living

The 4-Mile Classic fits that mission perfectly. It's a celebration of fitness, family, and local pride. ECF would also like to make it a platform for giving back. Proceeds from the event help ECF support projects that keep Emmaus beautiful, vibrant, and connected.

Location:

Emmaus High School, 500 Macungie Ave., Emmaus, PA 18049

Awards:

Overall male and female

1st $150

2nd $100

3rd $50

Age Groups:

$50 gift certificate to top male and female in each group

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

Entry Fees:

$30 until February 15, 2026

$40 February 16, 2026 to April 1, 2026

$50 April 2, 2026 until 8:00 AM April 12, 2026

Amenities:

All runners and volunteers receive a short-sleeve t-shirt. Refreshments, indoor bathrooms, water station, prizes available.

Race Results:

Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Company. Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com

Volunteer:

https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Emmaus/Emmaus4MileClassicRun

Questions About Emmaus Community Foundation:

https://emmauscommunityfoundation.org

Support Emmaus High School's Think Pink Club and the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk with this fun Pink color run.

Join us for our second year of running at Camp Olympic. Wear white because we are going to hit you with pink!

Walkers welcome! This year we have added a competitive walk as well.

Sunday April 12, 2026

Camp Olympic

3120 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Emmaus, PA 18049

10am Registration

10:30am Opening Ceremonies

11am Run!

12pm Thank you! We can't wait to see you next year!