2025 Hellbender Hustle (and Dragonfly Dash)
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location New Tripoli, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the 2025 Hellbender Hustle and Dragonfly Dash on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the picturesque New Tripoli, Lehigh! This exciting event celebrates the Eastern Hellbender, North America's largest salamander and Pennsylvania's state amphibian, while offering a fantastic outdoor experience for all ages. The highlight of the day is the 5-Mile Trail Run/Walk around the scenic Leaser Lake, where participants will navigate through beautiful meadows, woodlands, and streamside habitats.
Kicking off the festivities is the Dragonfly Dash, a fun 100-yard sprint designed for youths aged 12 and under. Throughout the morning, families can enjoy engaging activities such as crafts, free face-painting, and lawn games, all while savoring the Lehigh Valley Zoo's bird-friendly coffee and meeting some of their ambassador animals. With prizes for top finishers and a chance to win native plants in a raffle, this event promises to be both competitive and educational. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and celebrate local wildlife—mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun and adventure!
Kicking off the festivities is the Dragonfly Dash, a fun 100-yard sprint designed for youths aged 12 and under. Throughout the morning, families can enjoy engaging activities such as crafts, free face-painting, and lawn games, all while savoring the Lehigh Valley Zoo's bird-friendly coffee and meeting some of their ambassador animals. With prizes for top finishers and a chance to win native plants in a raffle, this event promises to be both competitive and educational. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with nature and celebrate local wildlife—mark your calendars and prepare for a day filled with fun and adventure!
Organiser's Description
HELLBENDER HUSTLE (AND DRAGONFLY DASH) Join us at this event highlighting the Eastern Hellbender - North America's largest salamander, and Pennsylvania's state amphibian. Come enjoy a morning outdoors and celebrate this rare and uniquely local species.
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). _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.
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). _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.
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