2025 Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash)
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $38.65
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
Event summary
Participants can challenge themselves with a scenic 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk around Leaser Lake, which features a diverse landscape of meadows, woodlands, and streamside habitats. For the younger crowd, the Dragonfly Dash offers a thrilling ~100-yard sprint for kids aged 12 and under. The day is packed with family-friendly activities, including crafts, free face painting, and lawn games, ensuring everyone has a memorable experience. Donβt miss the chance to taste bird-friendly coffee from the Lehigh Valley Zoo while enjoying interactions with their ambassador animals (weather permitting).
With prizes for top finishers and a native plant raffle, thereβs plenty of incentive to join in the fun! Registration begins at 8:00 AM, so mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic day celebrating nature and community. Remember, this event will
Organiser's Description
FEATURING: UPDATED AND IMPROVED COURSE MARKING, LV ZOO, NEW ACTIVITIES
CLICK FOR RACE MAP AND 2024 T-SHIRT! (2025 COURSE AND SHIRT COMING SOON!) [https://lehighconservation.org/registration-open-for-the-2nd-annual-hellbender-hustle/]
Lehigh County Conservation District is excited to host the THIRD Annual Hellbender Hustle - a 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk Around Leaser Lake. The meandering loop will take you through PA meadow, woodland, and streamside habitats of varying elevation, where you can observe native flora and fauna. The event will begin with the Dragonfly Dash -a ~100-yard sprint for youth 12 and under. Throughout the morning, family-focused educational activities such as crafts, FREE FACE-PAINTING, and lawn games will be available. The Lehigh Valley Zoo will reprise their bird-friendly coffee tasting table, accompanied by their Ambassador Animals (weather permitting). is unfortunately no longer able to attend due to weekend staffing. _PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR THE TOP FINISHERS IN THIS FRIENDLY COMPETITION, AND EACH PARTICIPANT'S NAME WILL BE ENTERED INTO A NATIVE PLANT RAFFLE! _
Please note that this event will be held rain or shine! We recommend all attendees come prepared with essential outdoor equipment such as rain protection, sun block, and insect repellant (if desired).
Amenities:
T-shirt (XS through 2XL)
Refreshments - drinks and snacks will be provided
A water station will be placed at the lake's South Ramp, half-way through the course
Prizes
REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 8:00 AM. PLEASE REGISTER BY SEPTEMBER 1ST TO ENSURE YOU CAN SELECT YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE. SAME DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Race Results:
Race will be professionally timed by the Bryn Mawr Racing Co.; Results will be found at http://www.brynmawrracing.com.
Our Mission Statement:
The Lehigh County Conservation District is a dynamic partnership of conservation professionals providing quality service to protect Lehigh Countys diverse natural resources through leadership, technical assistance, education, land protection, promotion of sustainable development, and protection of water and soil quality.
Races
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Hellbender Hustle
Incl. $3.65 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:15AM EDT)
$38.65
CLOSED -
Dragonfly Dash
Incl. T-Shirt, Participation Item
Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED12 and under event
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Leaser Lake, Lehigh County (North Shore Access), 7826-7836 Ontelaunee Rd, New Tripoli, 18066, PA, United States
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2025 Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash)