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